Craig Jones 1985-2008
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:21 pm
Craig Jones 1985-2008
by jim mcdermott
Monday, August 04, 2008
Saddened to read this morning of the ultimely passing of young British rider Craig Jones. Jones, 23, died last night, following an incident during the World Supersport race at Brands Hatch. Jones was in 2nd place at his home race, pushing hard at the fast Clark Curve section of the track, when he lost the rear end of the bike and was thrown to the pavement. Andrew Pitt, following closely in third place, took evasive action but had nowhere to go, and clipped Jones as he tumbled down the track.
The race was immediately stopped. Jones's heart was restarted 4 times at the track. He was diagnosed with a serious head injury and was flown by Air Ambulance to the Royal London Hospital, where he died during the night.
by jim mcdermott
Monday, August 04, 2008
Saddened to read this morning of the ultimely passing of young British rider Craig Jones. Jones, 23, died last night, following an incident during the World Supersport race at Brands Hatch. Jones was in 2nd place at his home race, pushing hard at the fast Clark Curve section of the track, when he lost the rear end of the bike and was thrown to the pavement. Andrew Pitt, following closely in third place, took evasive action but had nowhere to go, and clipped Jones as he tumbled down the track.
The race was immediately stopped. Jones's heart was restarted 4 times at the track. He was diagnosed with a serious head injury and was flown by Air Ambulance to the Royal London Hospital, where he died during the night.