Video of Fatal Craig Jones in World Supersport Championship

Another sad video of a competitor losing his life during a race. British rider Craig Jones died following his accident in Sunday's British round of the World Supersport Championship. He was only 23 years old. Here's an article from our friends at The Press Association.

The 23-year-old from Northwich fell as he challenged for the lead in the race at Brands Hatch and was hit by a following rider.

The race was immediately stopped and Jones received medical attention at the circuit before being air-lifted to the Royal London Hospital for further treatment. However, he died in the early hours of Monday morning.

Jones' team manager at Parkalgar Honda, Simon Buckmaster, said: "It is with great sadness that we learned Craig passed away in the early hours.

"The team's thoughts are with Craig's family and friends at this very difficult time. His family pass on their thanks to all well-wishers."

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