Overview
- Police said the crash happened around noon on Oct. 12 at the Matoba motocross facility in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture.
- The motorcycle involved was a 125cc bike ridden by a Tokyo elementary school boy who sustained minor injuries and reported back pain.
- The male event participant was transported to a hospital unconscious in critical condition, with local reports indicating he may be in his 60s to 70s.
- Investigators are examining the cause of the collision, including why the man was on the course at the time.
- Event staff told emergency services the bike struck a judge standing near the finish area, according to local reports.