BMX star, X-Games medalist Pat Casey dead at 29 after crash

BMX star and three-time X-Games medalist Pat Casey died in a motorcycle accident at a California racetrack on Tuesday afternoon. 

He was 29 years old. 

Casey had been performing on the ramps at the Slayground Motocross Park in Ramona, Calif. when he lost control and was thrown from his motorcycle, according to CBS 8.

Police said Casey’s motorcycle fell on top of him during the accident. 

Casey, a father of two, was found pulseless and apneic following the crash, according to the outlet.

He was pronounced dead at the track while paramedics attempted life-saving measures for 55 minutes, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

The race compound is owned by seven-time X Games medalist Axell Hodges and is based outside of San Diego, according to the outlet.

Police said an investigation into Casey’s death is ongoing. 

Casey rose to BMX glory when he turned professional at 14 years old and purchased his first home when he was 18 years old.

The Yorba Linda, Calif. native won his first X-Games medal in 2012, where he placed third in the BMX Freestyle Park event, and earned silver in BMX Air in Brazil the following year.

In 2021, Casey struck gold at the X-Games for the first time.

“We are deeply saddened by Pat Casey’s passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, parents and siblings,” the event said. “A true legend in the action sports community, Pat will always be a member of the X Games family and an inspiration to everyone’s life he touched.

Casey leaves behind his wife Chase and two children, Reid, 8, and Taytum, 7. 

Last week, Casey posted a series of photos on his Instagram in Europe with his family with stops including a skate park in the Czech Republic. the Eiffel Tower.

“Such a great time in Paris with my family, so (grateful) to be able to take them with me,” Casey captioned the post.

The decorated biker, who started riding at 2 years old, was remembered as a “down-to-earth sweetheart.”

“The world lost one of the baddest to ever do it. I’m so sorry for his wife and kids,” BMX cyclist TJ Lavin said on Instagram. (Pat Casey) will forever be remembered for the down-to-earth sweetheart of a guy that he was.”

“Pat was a member of our inaugural BMX Freestyle National Team in 2018 and made his mark immeasurably on the BMX community,” USA Cycling said on Twitter. “Our condolences go to his family and friends.

“Rest In Peace, brother,” BMX star Keiran Reilly said on Casey’s final Instagram post.