Deadpool 2 stunt driver killed on set was a pioneering motorcycle racer

The motorcycle stunt driver who died in a tragic accident on the Vancouver set of Deadpool 2 has been identified as Joi 'SJ' Harris.

Eye witness reports say Harris was killed when the motorcycle she was riding for a stunt crashed through a window of the Shaw Tower near Jack Poole Plaza on Canada Place Way.

According to her website, Harris, originally from New York, was the first African American woman to actively compete in American Motorcyclist Association road racing events.

🏁1st Place ASRA Moto3 Am across the line. Had a great race weekend: 2 Podiums 🏁🏁 and 3 top 5 finishes🏁🏁🏁. Couldn't have done it w/o my support system: @ccsasra OUR RACE CIRCUIT That makes all of this possible for us crazy kids that like to go #sidewayzon2s @absolutecycle for keeping me on track and taken care of. @markbiltracing for keeping me in the saddle and secured w/suspension & repairs. @nexxnorthamerica #helmets for protecting my head throughout my racing career. @officialvortexracing for providing the much needed go fast parts. @motodracing for always keeping my tires warm and sticky w/the hottest tire warmers on the market. @champ_school YCRS for helping me smooth things out a bit and "breathe" @woodcrafttechnologies/ARMOURBODIES race plastics. @dunloptires for the rains and support all weekend @porschetaylor of @blackgirlsride @mrallanlane of @sportbikesinc & TEAM THREADER 24 RACING ALL for their continued, unwavering support. For all of the help and advice received in the paddock from all of my fellow racers 💗 ya for it all. THANKS EVERYONE. See ya in a month or so.🏁🏁🏁😘 #winnerscircle #sponsored #motorcycleracer #podiumfinish #ccs #absolutecycle #sjramblings #sjsidewayz #podiumfinish #irace #femaleathletes #womenwhorace #blackgirlsride #colorusbeautiful #womenwhowin #threader24 #twofour #sidewayz #ccsracingus #ccsracing #24 ✊🏽🏁

A post shared by SJ SidewayZ (@sj24_sidewayz) on Jun 2, 2017 at 8:12am PDT

📢GOOD NEWS📰: My clutch wrist is healing up great. The stitches have been removed.🤔💭 "Just enough to pull that clutch in 😈" Says my LEFT shoulder angel. My RIGHT shoulder angel replied "YEP, I AGREE" 😇 all I have to say is ✨MY ANGELS ARE THE BOMB💥 Catch me and my Angels in the paddock w/my SPONSOR @absolutecycle Experience at NJMP🗓JUNE 24-25. THIS SAT & SUN. OUR EVENT IS PACKED‼️Come on out and check out the way ACE runs the show. SEE YOU THERE. 📸 Photo Credit: Ceasar Sharper #absolute #trackday #letsride #fast #itsfriday #racergirl #sportbikelife #twofour #girlsonbikes #twowheels #sherocks #blackgirlsride #sidewayzon2s #sj #gettingonit ✊🏽

A post shared by SJ SidewayZ (@sj24_sidewayz) on Jun 23, 2017 at 5:11pm PDT

Well the clutch-wrist has been pinned, screwed & "SQUEEZE TESTED" 💪🏽 See you in 2 weeks. 🗓July 8-9 on grid with @ccsasra racing at @njmotorsportspark. Thanx to @absolutecycle for all of your support. #racelife with #sjharris #race #ccsracing #24 #sjsidewayz #blackgirlsride #vortexracing #motodracing #sportbikesinc #clutch #twisted #racergirl #twofour #ontwos

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“Today, we tragically lost a member of our crew while filming Deadpool,” the film’s star, Ryan Reynolds tweeted. “We’re heartbroken, shocked and devastated… but recognize nothing can come close to the grief and inexplicable pain her family and loved ones must feel in this moment. My heart pours out to them — along with each and every person she touched in this world.”