Motorcycle racer dies after accident

  • Joi “SJ” Harris via Facebook
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  • Late stuntwoman identified as Joi 'SJ' Harris
  • She was the first African-American woman licensed in the sport of motorcycle track racing
  • She crashed through a first-story window without a helmet

A stuntwoman who died on the set of Deadpool 2 in a motorbike scene that went wrong has been named as Joi 'SJ' Harris.

Harris, who was believed to be the stunt double for actress Zazie Beetz who plays Domino in the film, was a professional road racer born in Brooklyn, New York.

According to the Mirror, local media said Harris appeared to lose control of the motorbike, which drove off the set and through the window of a building across the street.

It was reported that the "the throttle somehow engaged" and the rider lost control while 'stood' on the motorbike.

According to her website, she was the first licensed black woman "in U.S. history to actively compete in AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) sanctioned motorcycle road racing events.”

Deadpool 2 is believed to be her first film as a stunt driver, reports TMZ.