County Durham man killed at motorbike race meet in North Yorkshire
Aran Sadler died after a crash on Saturday
A County Durham man's died after a crash at a motorbike race event in North Yorkshire.
The fatal collision happened in Scarborough over the weekend.
Organisers of the Spring Cup at Oliver’s Mount confirmed Aran Sadler - who was in his 30s and from Chester-le-Street - was involved in an fatal incident on Saturday afternoon.
Following the collision, many tributes have appeared on social media, describing Aran as a gentlemen, a champion and a great friend to many - who will be sadly missed.
Those behind the event say their thoughts are with his family and his partner at this devastating time.
Organisers shared this statement over the weekend:
We are sharing the following official statement from 243 Road Racing Association regarding the tragic passing of competitor Aran Sadler yesterday.
Aran was an ever-present competitor and very much part of our paddock family. Our thoughts remain with his partner Lorna and Aran’s family. We hope they feel the support of everyone in the Oliver’s Mount community surrounding them at this time.
Official Statement — 243 Road Racing Association Spring Cup, Oliver’s Mount — 12 April 2026
It is with profound sadness that the 243 Road Racing Association confirms the passing of competitor Aran Sadler, following an incident in SuperSport A Race 1 during yesterday’s Spring Cup Races at Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough.
The incident was attended to immediately and treated by on-site medical personnel. Aran unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and passed away at the scene. The relevant authorities have been notified.
Aran was a tremendously popular member of our paddock community and a champion several times over at Oliver’s Mount. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him and raced alongside him.
Our thoughts are entirely with Aran’s family and his partner Lorna at this devastating time.
After consulting with Aran’s family, racing has continued today. We ask everyone — in the paddock and in the grandstands — to keep Aran in their thoughts and to continue the consideration shown to his family and friends throughout the weekend to date.
We are grateful to everyone who showed patience and respect in waiting for this official statement. It means a great deal to Aran’s family and to us.
— 243 Road Racing Association
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the fatal collision on Saturday.
The force released the following details in a statement:
At approximately 3.20pm on Saturday 11 April 2026, a motorcyclist came off a Kawasaki ZX636 during a race.
The rider, a man in his 30s, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s family are aware and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
We are urging any spectators who were present at the event and have not yet spoken with officers to come forward. If you witnessed the incident,or have any information or social media footage that may assist the investigation, please contact us.