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15-Year-Old Dirt Bike Prodigy Amelia Kotze Dies Following Race Crash

The young Australian rider succumbed to injuries sustained during the Central Coast Cup, leaving the racing community in mourning.

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Overview

  • Amelia Kotze, 15, died from injuries after crashing at the Central Coast Cup on May 25.
  • She was recognized as a rising star with multiple titles, including Junior Female Rider of the Year.
  • Emergency services transported her to The Children's Hospital at Westmead, where she passed away on May 28.
  • A GoFundMe campaign, initially for her recovery, has now raised over $14,000 to support her family.
  • Motorcycling NSW praised Kotze for her talent, determination, and sportsmanship, calling her loss deeply felt.