How did Jeremy Lusk, the freestyle motocross racer die?
Jeremy Lusk (November 26, 1984 – February 10, 2009 ) was an American freestyle motocross racer from San Diego, California. He was part of the riding group Metal Mulisha. He won gold and silver medals at the 2008 X Games and a bronze helmet in the 2008 Moto X World Championships. Career highlights * 2008 X Games Mexico, Moto X Best Trick, Gold * 2008 X Games: Moto X Best Trick, Silver; Moto X Freestyle, Gold * 2008 Red Bull X Fighters, 3rd * 2008 Moto X World Championships Moto X Freestyle, Bronze * 2007 AST Dew Tour, 3rd Relations with other Moto-X riders Jeremy Lusk was part of a riding team called the Metal Mulisha. Death On February 7, 2009, Lusk crashed while attempting to land a “Hart Attack indian air backflip” in a freestyle motocross competition in San Jose, Costa Rica. Lusk under-rotated the flip, causing his front wheel to strike the landing and eject Lusk head first off the bike. He sustained head injuries, severe brain damage and a possible spinal cord injury. On February 1
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP)—Jeremy Lusk, an American freestyle motocross racer, died of head injuries Tuesday after crashing while trying to land a backflip in competition. He was 24. Dude, a freaking shame!!! Everyone in Costa Rica was all over this, 24.000 people watching. He fell the same way a year before and saved himself for inches, this time, it was a lot more messed up… I know when you do things over and over you can feel when it’s right, but when it feels wrong it usually is. Wonder when he knew it went wrong? I have a nephew that is a “fairly dangerous man”, Has been since before he could walk. Almost decapitated himself in an ATV accident He just has to push the death line to feel he’s living. He’s still in H.S. and has already had multiple concussions. Oh, Lord. He’s a real emotion demand on my sister and brother-in-law. He doesn”t see the problem. My Heart truely goes out to his family. I hope they can celebrate his vibrant life. Sources:
