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Motocross Community Mourns Prodigy Aidan Zingg After Fatal Crash

Official silence over his June 28 crash at Mammoth Lakes has intensified calls for stronger youth motocross safety protocols

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Aidan Zingg, a 16-year-old rising motocross star, died after a mid-race crash in California.
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Saturday’s Pala Casino Resort National at Fox Raceway at Pala opens the 54th season of the U.S. Pro Motocross Series.(MX Sports Pro Racing)

Overview

  • Zingg crashed in a 250cc race at the Mammoth Lakes event and was reportedly run over by multiple riders before the race was halted
  • Industry outlet DirtbikeLover reported that he remained unconscious on the track for two laps prior to the red flag being displayed
  • Neither the Mammoth Lakes Police Department nor race organizer 2X Promotions has provided official comment or confirmed the circumstances of his death
  • Zingg had recently joined Kawasaki Team Green for the 2025 season and was the 2024 AMA Supermini 2 national champion backed by sponsors including Oakley, Bell and Renthal
  • Tributes from his family, fellow riders and motocross journalists have intensified demands for enhanced safety measures and support programs for young competitors