Jeremy Lusk, motocross racer dies from crash
American freestyle motocross racer, Jeremy Lusk, died today after crashing while trying to do a backflip during a competition this past Saturday. Lusk has been in an intensive care unit with severe brain damage and spinal cord injuries after landing directly on his head while attempting the stunt. He died with his parents and wife by his side. He was just 24 years old.
Lusk was an American X Game Gold Medalist in 2008, winning Freestyle gold and silver inm the Best Trick category.
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February 10th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
My best wishes and prayers to his Wife and Parents. He was a great influence on many young FMX and MX riders. We have lost a great person. But you have most of all. May the lord take him in and welcome him to the great stadium of God.
The Stivers Family
February 12th, 2009 at 11:46 am
LUSK FAMILY,
I WISH YOU THE VERY BEST THROUGH THESE TOUGH TIMES. JEREMY WAS A TRUE INSPIRATION TO MY SON ROBBIE. WE ARE ALL VERY SADDENED BY THIS LOSE. MAY GOD GUIDE YOU THROUGH ALL THAT LIES AHEAD.