A woman has suffered the heartbreaking loss of a second partner to motorcycle racing after her boyfriend was killed in a devastating crash at Oulton Park.
Hannah James' partner Shane Richardson, 29, died following an 11-bike collision during Monday's British Superbikes event in Cheshire.
The tragedy comes nine years after Ms James lost her previous boyfriend, Billy Redmayne, in another motorcycle racing accident in 2016.
Richardson leaves behind two children with Ms James, a former grid girl.
A woman has suffered the heartbreaking loss of a second partner to motorcycle racing after her boyfriend was killed in a devastating crash at Oulton Park
The horrific crash occurred at the very first turn of the race when one rider lost control exiting Turn One - Old Hall Corner.
The rider skidded across the tarmac into the path of other competitors, triggering a terrifying chain reaction.
Eleven bikes were involved in the pile-up, with one catching fire as medics rushed to the scene.
The incident, captured live on television, also claimed the life of 21-year-old Owen Jenner.
Shane Richardson and Owen Jenner tragically died on Monday
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The remainder of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship event was immediately cancelled.
In a tragic twist of fate, this is the second time Ms James has experienced such a devastating loss.
Her former partner, Mr Redmayne, died following a crash at the Oliver's Mount Spring Cup in North Yorkshire in 2016.
Mr Redmayne was airlifted to hospital but succumbed to severe brain injuries. He was just 25 years old.
Ms James was among the loved ones at his bedside when he passed away.
The double tragedy means she has now lost two motorcycle racing partners in less than a decade.
In a poignant connection between the two men, Richardson had previously shared a photo of himself with Ms James and Mr Redmayne in 2016.
Richardson would later begin dating Ms James, forming a relationship that has now ended in similar tragic circumstances.
In response to the latest tragedy, Ms James updated her profile picture with a photo showing the couple beaming at the camera with their children.
Monday's tragic crash has prompted investigations by multiple authorities.
The Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board and MotorSport Vision Racing are examining the full circumstances of the incident.
Their investigation is being conducted in conjunction with the Coroner and Cheshire Constabulary.
Hannah James lost her ex-boyfriend Billy Redmayne to a motorcycle crash nine years ago
Cheshire Police confirmed they are "investigating two deaths on behalf of the coroner following a multiple collision at Oulton Park."
In addition to the two fatalities, another rider, Tom Tunstall, 47, was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries.
Five other riders were treated for minor injuries at the track, while three escaped unharmed.
