BMX star Pat Casey dead at 29 after being thrown from his motorcycle in horror crash
BMX star Pat Casey died aged 29 after being thrown off his bike in a horror crash at the California track
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Three-time X-Games medalist Pat Casey passed away on Tuesday at the age of 29 in a motorcycle accident.
The incident occurred around 2:45 p.m. at Slayground Motocross Park in Ramona, California after he lost control and was subsequently thrown from his bike. according to CBS8.
He was pronounced dead at the scene despite paramedics spending 55 minutes trying to save his life, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation into the death is still ongoing. The 29-year-old was a prominent figure in the BMX world, winning gold at the 2021 X-Games.
Casey is survived by his wife, Chase, and his two young children, Reid and Taytum.
Three-time X-Games medalist Pat Casey passed away on Tuesday at just 29 years old after a motorcycle accident
Casey is survived by his wife, Chase, and his 8-year-old son, Reid, and daughter, Taytum
Chase Casey posted photos of her two children and husband in Paris on Instagram last week
Casey, who won a gold medal at the 2021 Summer X-Games, regularly competed in the event
X-Games posted a photo of Casey and paid a touching tribute on his Instagram on Wednesday.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pat Casey and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, parents and siblings,” the statement read.
“A true legend in the action sports community, Pat will always remain a member of the X Games family and be an inspiration to everyone’s lives he touched.”
The motocross world has expressed its grief over Casey’s passing, including six-time X-Games gold medalist Kyle Baldock.
‘I can’t believe I’m writing this, today we lost an icon! Pat, thank you for blessing us all with your kind and loving personality,” he wrote on Instagram.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for the Casey family which has currently raised over $25,000
Pat Casey, pictured with his eight-year-old son Reid, a budding BMX/motocross racer
“You’re the toughest person I’ve ever met, we’ve been friends since ASA days, that’s about 10 years ago, and you’ve always inspired me to go harder. We will all miss you so much it doesn’t seem real.
‘Your [sic] tough as they come bro. I love you bro and my thoughts are with all your family and friends. Rest in peace Pat.’
a GoFundMe page was set up for the Casey family to “help them meet their necessities while they focus on going through the steps with their family.”
At the time of writing, $24,675 has been raised after an initial goal of $5,000 was set.