Aidan Zingg, 16, Dies Following Accident at Mammoth Motocross Event
- Sixteen-Year-Old Aidan Zingg, a rider for Kawasaki Team Green, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, after sustaining fatal injuries in a crash during a motocross competition held in Mammoth Lakes, California.
- During the 250cc B class event, Zingg went down in a turn and was subsequently struck by several bikes, resulting in severe injuries and unconsciousness on the track.
- Zingg was a rising motocross star who had recently signed with Kawasaki's Team Green for the 2025 season and had won the 2024 AMA Amateur National Championship in Supermini 2.
- Fellow racer Aden Keefer recounted noticing Zingg down on lap 4 before the race was red flagged, while Kawasaki Racing praised Zingg's dedication and kind demeanor in a statement on X.
- Zingg's death led the motocross community, family, and journalists to express deep sorrow and remembrance, highlighting the risks of the sport and his lasting impact.
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Rising Motocross star Aidan Zingg from Hemet dies at event in Mammoth Lakes
The motocross community is mourning the loss of one of its brightest prodigies following the death of 16-year-old Aidan Zingg of Hemet, who succumbed to injuries sustained during an event on Saturday in Mammoth Lakes, industry website DirtBikeLover reported. Zingg, who grew up in Hemet, had just signed with the prestigious Kawasaki Team Green. At Saturday’s Mammoth Mountain MX event, Zingg reportedly crashed in a corner of the 250cc B class race…
The motocross world was shocked by a sad incident last weekend. American top talent Aidan Zingg crashed during a race in California and died from his injuries. He was only 16 years old.
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