Craig Jones British rider Craig Jones passed away last night following serious head injuries due to an accident during the FIM Supersport World Championship race held yesterday on the circuit of Brands Hatch, Great Britain. He was 23 years old. Craig Jones crashed while in second position of the race at Clark Curve and was struck by the rider’s machine who was following him. The race was stopped by red flag. The rider was immediately transferred by helicopter to the Royal London Hospital. But the doctors could not improve his condition. Born on January 16, 1985 in Northwich, he started his career in 1996 as British Junior Mini Moto Champion (8 wins in 8 races). He became Senior Mini Moto Champion two years later. In 2002 he was British Junior Superstock Champion. He finished 7th of the British Supersport Championship in 2003, 8th in 2004 and runner-up in 2005, and took part in a few races of the World Championship. In 2007, he finished 5th in the FIM Supersport World Championship, with two second places and two third places as best results. He was currently 5th in the 2008 Championship. On behalf of the FIM, President Vito Ippolito and CEO Guy Maitre present their sincere condolences to his family, friends and his National Federation. More, from a press release issued by Honda: Craig Jones Obituary It is with great sadness that we report that Craig Jones, from the Parkalgar Honda World Supersport Championship team, did not recover from the serious head injury he suffered during Sunday’s race at Brands Hatch. With his family by his side, Jones passed away at 00.32 on Monday 4 August, while being treated in the Royal London Hospital. Honda extends its sincere condolences to Craig’s family and friends at this difficult time.