BMX CHAMPION KILLED IN JUMP AT X-GAMES TRACK IN RAMONA

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By Miriam Raftery

June 7, 2023 (Ramona) -- The rider who died yesterday afternoon in a crash while performing jumps at the Slayground Motocross Park in Ramona as been identified as Patrick Michael Casey of Riverside, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's office. 

A  BMX champion who turned pro at age16,  Casey is remembered as "an incredible BMX rider, multiple X games, Simple Session medalist, and an all-around fantastic human," Simple Session posted on Facebook. "We are heartbroken about the news and sending lots of love and prayers to his wife, Chase, his son Reid, and his daughter Taytum. This crushing news will send shockwaves through the BMX and action sports world today."

The freestyle motocross track is owned by Axell “Slay” Hodges, 26, three-time gold medalist in the X Games  Moto X competition. The facility has hosted X Games Moto-X competitions for the past three years.

Casey's recent post on Instragram featured video of him performing a stunt on ramps.

In a podcast interview with Unclicked  two years ago, Casey said, "That's why I ride a bike.  because it makes you feel good.That's why I do tricks,because it makes you feel good. It's more than just winning."

New of Casey's death has made national news headlines,including in Parade,  and People magazine.

Photo of the crash site courtesy of 10 News, ECM news partner

Sheriff’s deputies and Cal-Fire responded around 2:45  p.m. to a report of the accident.  Deputies and paramedics attempted life-saving measures but could not save Casey, who had been ejected off his motocross bike was pronounced dead at the scene, says Lieutenant Daniel Vengler with the  Sheriff’s Ramona substation. The Medical Examiner lists the cause of death as blunt force injuries to Casey's head and neck.

The Sheriff’s department is investigating the death.

 

 


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