BMX star Pat Casey dead at 29 after being thrown from his motorcycle in horror crash

American BMX star and three-time X-Games medalist Pat Casey has died in a motorcycle accident aged just 29.

The incident occurred around 2:45pm at Slayground Motocross Park in Ramona, California on Tuesday, after he lost control and was subsequently thrown from his motorbike, according to CBS 8. 

Casey was reportedly riding with friends when the tragedy occurred. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite paramedics attempting to save his life for 55 minutes, per the San Diego Sheriff's Office. 

According to the San Diego Union Tribune, California Highway Patrol Officer Jared Grieshaber said Casey missed the landing after performing a jump. 

Investigations into the death are still ongoing. The 29-year-old was a prominent figure in the BMX world, winning gold at the 2021 X-Games. 

Casey is survived by his wife, Chase, and his two young children, Reid and Taytum. The Caseys have a home in Riverside, CA which includes a ramp and dirt track, used for his famous Drem Yard videos.

Three-time X-Games medalist Pat Casey died aged just 29 after a motorcycle crash Tuesday

Casey was reportedly riding with friends when the tragedy occurred in Ramona, California

Casey is survived by his wife, Chase, and his 8-year-old son, Reid and daughter, Taytum

Chase Casey posted photos of her two children and husband in Paris last week on Instagram

Casey, who won a gold medal the 2021 Summer X-Games, regularly competed at the event 

X-Games posted a photo of Casey and delivered a touching tribute on its Instagram Wednesday.

'We are deeply saddened by Pat Casey’s passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, parents and siblings,' the statement read. 

'A true legend in the action sports community, Pat will always be a member of the X Games family and an inspiration to everyone’s life he touched.'

The motocross world have expressed their sorrow following the passing of Casey, including six-time X-Games gold medalist Kyle Baldock. 

'I can’t believe I’m writing this, today we lost an Icon! Pat thank you for blessing all of us with your kind and loving personality,' he wrote on Instagram. 

A GoFundMe page has been set up for the Casey family and has currently raised over $25,000

Pat Casey, pictured with his eight-year-old son, Reid, who is a budding BMX/motocross rider

'You are the toughest person I have ever met, we have been friends since ASA days which is like 10 years ago and you always have inspired me to go harder. We all will miss you so much it doesn’t seem real. 

'Your [sic] tough as they come bro. I love you bro and my thoughts are with your whole family and friends. Rest Easy Pat.'

Fellow rider TJ Lavin also paid tribute to his departed friend on Instagram Wednesday. 

'The world lost one of the baddest to ever do it. I’m so sorry for his wife and kids. @patcaseybmx will forever be remembered for the down to earth sweetheart of a guy that he was.'

Two-time X-Games medalist Anthony Napolitan said Casey was 'determined to be a good dad, determined to be a good bike rider' during a feature on the longtime BMX competitor.

'If the kids could take one thing from Pat about it would be to live every day like it's your last -- and I think Reid has grasped that idea,' Chase said in the 2020 feature.

In the same mini-documentary Casey said; 'the only thing I need my kids to know, is enjoy your life. You only have one, enjoy it.'

A GoFundMe page has been set up for the Casey family to 'help them cover the necessities while they focus on getting through the steps with their family. 

At the time of writing, $24,675 has been raised after an initial goal of $5,000 had been set.