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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rising motocross star Aidan Zingg dies at 16 from crash at Mammoth Lakes race
Aidan Zingg, a motocross prodigy who recently signed with Kawasaki's prestigious Team Green program, died Saturday at age 16 from injuries sustained during the Mammoth Mountain MX event in Mammoth Lakes. During a 250cc B class race, Zingg "went down in a corner," according to industry website and was run over by other bikes. Advertisement Zingg, who grew up in Hemet before his family moved to the state of Washington, won the American Motorcyclist Assn. 2024 Amateur National Championship in Supermini 2, held at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. He recently qualified for the championships for a seventh consecutive year. Aidan's sister Alex Zingg, 18, on Sunday posted a tribute to her brother. "It's been a day and I feel like it's been a lifetime," she wrote on Instagram. "My heart is completely broken. You used to joke that I was so old and that I'd die first, I would always joke that you were crazy and you'd be the first. Now I'm sitting here wishing with everything that I am that you were right so I'd never have to live a day without you." Zingg began racing in elementary school and soon dominated the 65cc, 85cc and Supermini classes. After signing with Kawasaki's Team Green, he showed immense promise at the 250cc class. His other sponsors included Oakley, Bell, and Renthal. Advertisement "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Kawasaki Team Green rider Aidan Zingg," Kawasaki Racing posted on X. "Zingg's dedication and kind demeanor will forever be remembered." Motocross journalist Donn Maeda was among those to pay tribute to Zingg on social media, writing that he was "one of those kids that made an impression on you from the moment you met him. 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 [former racer Robert Zingg]. 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. Not Aidan." Zingg's last social media post came 10 days before his death. A joint Instagram post with of Zingg racing read: 'Remember the name… @aidanzingg.' Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Motocross Star Dead In 'Horrific' Accident At 16
Motocross Star Dead In 'Horrific' Accident At 16 originally appeared on The Spun. The motocross community is mourning the loss of a rising star on Sunday. Team Green Kawasaki and AMA Amateur Motocross are mourning the loss of 16-year-old racer Aidan Zingg. The 16-year-old motocross star has died after crashing in the Mammoth Motocross in Mammoth Lakes, California. Advertisement The 16-year-old motocross star reportedly crashed during the race and was struck by multiple bikes. News of his death was first reported by MX Sports. The amateur motocross community suffered a devastating loss this past weekend on Saturday, June 28, and the entire MX Sports racing family is extremely saddened by the loss of Aidan Zingg, age 16, from Hemet, California. Recently, Aidan had qualified for his seventh-straight year to compete in the most prestigious amateur motocross event in the world, the AMA Amateur Motocross National Championship, held at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Aidan first competed at The Ranch in 2019, and every year since then. In 2024 Aidan earned his first-ever AMA National Championship in the Supermini 2 (13-16) class and earned second in the Supermini 1 (12-15) class. Kawasaki Racing confirmed the tragic news. "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Kawasaki Team Green rider Aidan Zingg 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," they announced. Our thoughts are with his friends and family members following this difficult time. May the former motocross star rest in peace. Advertisement Motocross Star Dead In 'Horrific' Accident At 16 first appeared on The Spun on Jun 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aidan Zingg, Rising Motocross Star, Dies at 16 Following Mid-Race Accident
NEED TO KNOW Aidan Zingg, 16, died after sustaining 'fatal injuries' while competing in the 2025 Mammoth Motocross on June 28 'My heart goes out to the Zingg family. I can't even fathom what they're feeling. Rest easy, buddy,' motocross journalist Donn Maeda wrote in a tribute post on Instagram Zingg's last Instagram post caption said, 'Remember the name' Aidan Zingg, a burgeoning motocross star, has died following a mid-race accident, according to reports from industry outlets. He was 16. The teen motocross prodigy died while competing in the 2025 Mammoth Motocross event in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., on Saturday, June 28, according to an Instagram post from motocross journalist Donn Maeda. Advertisement 'I've been told that he suffered fatal injuries at Mammoth MX,' the journalist wrote in part. 'My heart goes out to the Zingg family. I can't even fathom what they're feeling. Rest easy, buddy. 🙏🏼.' Motocross outlet DirtbikeLover reported that Zingg 'went down in a corner during a race' and 'was reportedly run over by multiple bikes and remained unconscious on the track for two laps before the race was red flagged.' The Mammoth Lakes Police Department and race organizer 2X Promotions did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Aidan Zingg/Instagram Aidan Zingg Aidan Zingg and Racer X Illustrated, as well as motocross veteran Kris Keefer, also reported on Zingg's death on social media. Advertisement 'Heavy day at Mammoth Mountain MX,' Keefer wrote on X. 'Please put your prayers and thoughts towards the Zingg family. Hug your loved ones and tell them you love them.' 'It's with an extremely heavy heart we report on the passing of young Kawasaki prospect Aidan Zingg 💔,' Racer X Illustrated shared on Facebook. 'Please keep the entire Zingg family in your thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Aidan Zingg 2009-2025.' The details of Zingg's death are not yet confirmed, but June 28 records for the Mammoth Lakes event indicate that he did not finish a race and then did not start the subsequent one. Aidan Zingg/Instagram Aidan Zingg Aidan Zingg Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Zingg's star rose quickly in the world of motocross. He had recently joined Kawasaki's Team Green program, and was sponsored by Oakley, Bell, Renthal and more. Online, fans of the sport and industry fixtures described him as exceptionally humble, particularly given his age and talent. Advertisement In the same post announcing Zingg's death, Maeda wrote that Zingg 'was one of those kids that made an impression on you from the moment you met him.' Aidan Zingg/Instagram Aidan Zingg racing Aidan Zingg racing '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,' the journalist continued. 'Not Aidan. I'm in Illinois at the Mini Monsters at Lincoln Trail, and I have many memories of him at these races.' Maeda added, 'Motocross gives us all so much pleasure, but it can also take from us.' Advertisement The teen's final post was a joint Instagram post with shared just 10 days before his death on June 18. Alongside a video of the athlete off-road racing, the caption read: 'Remember the name… @aidanzingg.' Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Haley Joel Osment comes to unexpected deal in cocaine and public intoxication arrest that included racist rant
Haley Joel Osment appears to have put a troublesome situation behind him, in reaching a deal to escape jail time in his public intoxication and cocaine possession arrest less than two months ago. The Sixth Sense star, 37, will attend three Alcoholics Anonymous meeting weekly as part of a deal he hammered out with a court in Northern California following his April 8 arrest at the Mammoth Mountain resort. The Oscar-nominee was allowed to enter a yearlong diversion program in connection with the case stemming from his arrest at the Mammoth Lakes, California ski destination. The Los Angeles native came to the accord days after authorities with the Mono County District Attorney's office said they had filed misdemeanor charges against the actor in connection with the incident. Officials with the District Attorney's office were not pleased with the actor being allowed to attend a diversion program since he previously got a DUI in 2006 in Los Angeles. Authorities with the office, in their objection, also noted that the actor was caught on camera using racial epithets while he was taken into custody, sources told People. Osment had an arraignment slated to July 7, which will be scuttled now that a deal has been worked out. Osment was an overnight child star sensation as the last millennium drew to a close, with his jarring portrayal of Cole Sear opposite Bruce Willis in M. Night Shyamalan's The Sixth Sense. The character, a child with the ability to communicate with the departed, was etched into p op culture lore with the iconic line from the film, 'I see dead people.' The motion picture - which also featured Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, Trevor Morgan and Donnie Wahlberg - was a success at the box office and with critics. It garnered six Oscar nominations in 2000, including Best Director for Shyamalan and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Osment. The child star lost out on the honors to the legendary Michael Caine for The Cider House Rules, Other nominees Magnolia's Tom Cruise, The Talented Mr. Ripley's Jude Law and The Green Mile's Michael Clarke Duncan. Other films Osment has been featured in include the 1994 megahit Forrest Gump as Forrest Junior, 2000s Pay It Forward and the 2001 Steven Spielberg movie A.I. The charismatic actor has also carved out his presence on the small screen with a number of recurring roles on shows such as Teachers, Comedy Bang! Bang and The Kominsky Method.
