Authorities are looking into a motorcyclist’s death at a Ramona X Games freestyle motocross track on Tuesday, according to law authorities. Let’s see what happened to Pat Casey in detail.
How did Pat Casey die?
According to a news release from Lt. Daniel Vengler of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the incident happened around 2:45 pm along Sutherland Dam Road at Slayground Motocross Park.
Authorities claim that the rider crashed his motorbike after jumping on the park ramps. The man was immediately given life-saving care by emergency personnel but was subsequently declared dead at 3:42 p.m., according to Cal Fire San Diego.
Pat Casey, a Monster Energy BMX racer, was the victim at Slayground, according to reliable reports.
Who was Pat Casey?
An American BMX racer named Pat Casey was known for his racing skills. BMX rider Pat Casey had a successful racing career.
He displayed his extraordinary abilities and risk-taking maneuvers by taking home back-to-back X Games medals in 2012 and 2013.
Pat made a significant contribution to the BMX community as the first rider to successfully do the “decade backflip” and “double-decade backflip” in competition.
Casey’s father played a significant part in introducing him to BMX by creating little ramps, and his talent and accomplishments were greatly influenced by him.
What happened to the motorcycle rider?
According to Cal Fire Captain Brent Pascua, when 9-1-1 received the call, they immediately began instructing the caller on how to perform CPR on the injured man.
Authorities discovered an unidentified man who needed help when they arrived on the scene, but the 29-year-old victim was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident happened at the exclusive motocross track east of Ramona, close to Sutherland Dam Road, as the rider attempted a jump. Sadly, Pat failed to land the jump, allowing the motorbike to crash into them.
A green motocross bike was parked next to the victim. The man’s name is not officially revealed at this time until the family has been informed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.
According to the X Games website, the facility is privately owned by Encinitas-born motocross rider Axell Hodges and frequently utilized for motocross training and X Games events.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will look into the crash and accompanying death because it happened on private property.
Pat Casey’s tragic BMX death shocks the extreme sports community. Tributes flooded social media after his demise news broke out.
Tributes to Pat Casey:
Markus Museler posted,
the World has LOST a Champion Pat Casey xx
always remembered & proud to have called you a Friend
RIP
Peter Gallagher posted,
Wow lost for words today, just heard the news that one of the best in the world at what he did past away today
R.I.P Pat Casey you will be sadly missed
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends
BMX.Co.NZ posted,
Wow lost for words today, just heard the news that one of the best in the world at what he did past away today
R.I.P Pat Casey you will be sadly missed
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends
#patcaseybmx #mongoosebmx #monsterenergy
Suanna-Geoff Grundy posted,
The sadest news ever to hear Andy’s long time close friend Pat Casey has passed suddenly as a result of an accident.
Our hearts are heavy with sadness as we remember happy times over the years
Deepest condolences to his wife Chase and children Reid and Taytum, and to all who knew and loved him in the BMX community
Simply to best…gone too soon
DirtbikeLover posted,
BMX rider Pat Casey passes away after incident at Slayground Motocross Park!
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