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New York Post
13-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Mother of rising motocross star Aidan Zingg, 16, reveals cause of death following fatal mid-race crash
The mother of Aidan Zingg, the rising young motocross star who tragically died after crashing during a competition in California last month, has confirmed his cause of death. Shari Zingg confirmed to USA Today on Friday that her 16-year-old son died as a result of 'cardiac tamponade,' dispelling conflicting accounts of what happened to Zingg after he crashed during an event in Mammoth Lakes, California on June 28. Advertisement According to the report, the Mono County Sheriff's Office is conducting the autopsy but provided no further details to USA Today beyond the family's confirmation. The Cleveland Clinic describes cardiac tamponade as a condition where 'the fluid sac around your heart fills with too much blood or other fluid and puts pressure on your heart,' making it difficult for the heart's chambers to fill properly and leading to a drop in blood pressure. The condition can be caused by 'cancer, infections, trauma and certain diseases,' and can be life-threatening without treatment. The rider crashed his bike in the 250 B class. According to initial reports at the time, Zingg was allegedly run over by other riders. Advertisement 4 Rising motocross star Aiden Zingg died of 'cardiac tamponade' when he crashed during an event in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. on June 28, 2025. Aiden Zingg/Instagram 4 Zingg was racing in the 250 B class when he crashed. Aiden Zingg/Instgram But a spokesperson for Next Level Sports Management disputed those claims in a statement to Fox News Digital, confirming that Zingg 'was not run over by any motorcycles/riders.' Kawasaki Racing released a statement on Zingg's passing in a post on social media last month, confirming the news of his death. Advertisement 'It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Kawasaki Team Green rider Aidan Zingg,' the team wrote on X. 'Zingg lost his life following injuries sustained during a crash at Mammoth Motocross in Mammoth Lakes, California. 'Zingg's dedication and kind demeanor will forever be remembered.' 4 Zingg poses with his trophies before his death. Aiden Zingg/Instgram 4 Zingg earned an AMA National Championship in the Supermini 2 class. Aiden Zingg/Instgram Advertisement Zingg had been competing on the amateur circuit since at least 2019 and qualified to race at the AMA Amateur Motocross National Championship in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, for the seventh straight year, according to MX Sports. Last year, Zingg earned an AMA National Championship in the Supermini 2 class. He was a part of the Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Green roster with other up-and-coming riders Kyleigh Stallings, Ryder Ellis, Landen Gordon, Vincent Wey and Enzo Temmerman.
New York Post
29-06-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
Motocross prodigy Aidan Zingg killed at 16 in tragic race crash
Sixteen-year-old motocross prodigy Aidan Zingg died Saturday after a crash during the Mammoth Mountain MX event in California. Zingg, hailing from Hemet, California, was competing in an invitational race on June 28 when he fell in a corner, TMZ notes. The motocross outlet DirtbikeLover states he was 'run over by multiple bikes and remained unconscious on the track for two laps' after the crash before officials stopped the race. 3 Aiden Zingg, a Motocross prodigy, was killed in a California crash. Aiden Zingg/Instgram His injuries were later confirmed to be fatal. As a standout member of Team Green, Zingg had recently transitioned to professional racing, backed by a package of sponsors that included Oakley, Bell, and Renthal, People notes. In 2024, he secured the AMA Amateur National Championship in the Supermini 2 class and finished second in Supermini 1. 3 Aiden Zingg passed away at just 16 years old. Aiden Zingg/Instgram He had qualified for the prestigious AMA Amateur National Championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch annually since 2019 and was set to step up to the 250cc ranks in 2025. Veteran rider Kris Keefer posted on X: 'Heavy day at Mammoth Mountain MX. Please put your prayers and thoughts towards the Zingg family.' 'It's with an extremely heavy heart we report on the passing of young Kawasaki prospect Aidan Zingg 💔,' Racer X Illustrated posted on Facebook. 'Please keep the entire Zingg family in your thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Aidan Zingg 2009-2025.' 3 Aiden Zingg was one of the top prospects in motorsports. Aiden Zingg/Instgram Donn Maeda of Swapmoto also spoke of the death. 'I interviewed him for our race series years ago when he was on a 65 and when I asked him how long it'd be until he beat his dad, he smirked and said, 'Soon, I'm sure.' After that, he always went out of his way to say hello, even recently when he grew into a fast big bike rider…you know; the age when teens get cocky and cool,' he said. 'Not Aidan. I'm in Illinois at the Mini Monsters at Lincoln Trail, and I have many memories of him at these races.' In 2024 alone, Zingg had podium finishes at major amateur events and a national championship under his belt. At just 16, Zingg had already broken through, earning a spot among the sport's most promising young talents.
