Another tragic accident occurred on 10 June 2022 at the Isle of Man TT event. The race’s father Roger Stockton and his son Bradley Stockton died. The accident happened during the second lap of the second sidecar race on Friday in Ego Leap. Roger Stockton, 56, was driving and his 21-year-old son Bradley was in the passenger seat. So far five riders have died while racing at this year’s Isle of Man TT event.
A statement issued by Isle of Man TT Races said, ‘We are deeply saddened to report that the second sidecar race of the Isle of Man TT Race TT 2022 took place on the last lap of the race. Roger Stockton and Bradley Stockton have died after the accident. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones and friends.
The competition is held on the island’s public road. Roger Stockton and Bradley Stockton were residents of Crewe, England. Roger Stockton was participating in the Isle of Man TT event for the 11th time. This was his 20th race. He finished 12 times in the top-20 and four times in the top-10 in his career. Also got 10 bronze replicas. Bradley Scotton was competing in the second race in his first TT event. The father-son duo finished eighth in the first sidecar race of the season.
Welsh rider Mark Purslow died after an accident during practice last week. At the same time, on Monday, June 6, 2022, Northern Ireland racer Davy Morgan suffered fatal injuries after an accident. Later he died.
The Isle of Man is an island nation and self-governing British Crown dependency located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. Its Queen is Elizabeth II. He has the title of Lord of Mann. He is represented by a lieutenant governor. The United Kingdom is responsible for the military defense of the island.