Jenson Roberts Dies from Injuries in Tulsa Shootout Accident

Jenson Roberts on his Honda 450R ATV in an Extreme Dirt Track Race

Tulsa, OK (12/31/2005) – The 21st Annual Tulsa Shootout would prove to be a fatal event for the young Jenson Roberts. On Friday, December 30th, during the first TT style heat race of the day, Jenson was tragically killed when his ATV was pushed to the outside and into a collision course with the concrete barrier wall, which forced him to bail off his ATV in an attempt avoid colliding with the concrete wall head on, but it was too late, and he would hit his head and back on the concrete wall according to Josh Dresher. The impact was enough to knock him unconscious, and he was rushed to the hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, he never regained consciousness. Jenson Roberts was pronounced dead at around 3:00 PM on Friday at the local hospital, and he will be truly missed by his fellow racers.

Jenson Roberts was only a teenager, but he made a major impact in the sport that he loved and shared with his grandfather before he too passed away several years ago. Jenson took several years off from racing after his grandfathers death, but he made his comeback in 2004 by attending the GNC TT Series, where he was able to win the 265B Class Championship, and in 2005, he moved up to 265A and Production A with plans of eventually running the Pro Class in the Extreme Dirt Track Nationals.

As more information becomes available about the funeral arrangements for Jenson Roberts, ATVriders.com will release the information, and we give our sympathy to his family and friends.