Every time the wheels turned, the crowd gasped with bated breath and soon turned into roaring cheers as the bike landed. Such was the legacy of Pat Casey, who swirled his motorcycle since he was just 12. And seventeen years later, we bid him adieu as he Rides in Peace.
What was the reason behind his sudden passing? We bring you the complete account of the unfateful day.
What Happened To Pat Casey?
On 6th June, a usual Tuesday amassed a crowd at a private track in Ramona, generally known as “The Slayground,” who came just to see Pat in action. Within his first few rounds, the audience was already enthralled as Pat continued to slay.
But around 2:45 p.m., he was manoeuvering his motocross bike for his usual stunts. In a fraction of a second, he lost control of his motorcycle, leading to a loud crash. California Highway Patrol Officer Jared Grieshaber explained that Casey had attempted to perform a jump but missed the landing. His bike landed on him after the crash.
People couldn’t register the situation instantly but still managed to call 911 after seeing Casey lie unconscious on the ground.
How Did Pat Casey Die?
As per the witnesses’ statements, some of the people at the facility rushed in to perform CPR on Casey at around 3 p.m. They followed instructions from the dispatchers until the first responders arrived. Within 15 minutes, they were relieved by the paramedics, who continued with CPR.
According to Cal Fire San Diego spokesperson Brent Pascua, he was pronounced dead around 3:40 p.m. after Casey remained unresponsive to the CPR.
The accident took place in the privately owned facility by Encinitas-native motocross rider Axell Hodges. According to the X Games website, several games were held at this site, or it is usually used as a practice/training ground for riders.
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will investigate the details of the collision and report the definite cause of death since the accident occurred on private property.
Pat Casey’s Legendary Career
Casey went pro when he was just 16 years old. His prodigy-style riding won him several competitions and earned him sponsorships. And by the time he was 18, he had already owned a house. This Yorba Linda, California resident started his rider’s journey at 12 on a six-foot-tall mini ramp built by his dad.
He won medals in X Games in 2012 and 2013. But he reached his ultimate milestone, winning his first gold medal in 2021.
The word was getting around that a 14-year-old kid was roasting big air and had many tricks up his sleeves. He pioneered tricks like the double decade and a backflip decade and is the only person to do a fakie cash roll.
Everything to Know About Pat Casey’s Family
Pat Casey resided in Riverside with his family. He is survived by his wife, Chase Casey, and their two children– Reid Casey and Taytum Casey.
Pat popped the question to Chase just after a month of dating. Soon their love blossomed into a family of four. Pat was also excited to see his son Reid follow in his footsteps with a keen interest in riding.
Chase likes to show a glimpse of her family on Instagram, while Pat would frequently vlogs their days on his youtube channel.
The family appeared on the Mongoose Heritage web series, where they showed their adorable family dynamics.
BMX Community Reacts To Pat Casey’s Death
USA Cycling released a statement on Instagram:
“We are saddened to hear about the passing of BMX legend Pat Casey.
Pat was a member of our inaugural BMX Freestyle National Team in 2018, a multi-time X Games medalist, and made his mark immeasurably on the BMX community. Off the bike, Pat was a dedicated husband and father to his wife, Chase, his son, Reid, and his daughter, Taytum. Our condolences go to his family, friends, and the BMX community.”
We pay our respects to Pat Casey and his family.
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