parents Aidan SinghA motocross athlete who died in June 2025 at the age of 16 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the organization involved in his son’s fatal race, claiming his death was avoidable.
Robert and Sally Singer According to court documents obtained, it is claimed that the collision was caused by careless race handling and defective safety equipment. US Weekly Friday, January 2nd.
2XP LLC, Alterra Mountain Company, the American Motorcyclists Association, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Revelyst Adventure Sports are named as defendants.
“Above all, the Zingg family is seeking transparency and accountability that is fair and equitable,” attorney Kevin Biniazan said in a statement USA Today. “This legal action will be successful if it prompts these races and the equipment worn by these riders to be run more safely, thereby saving another family from suffering the pain that the Zinggs have suffered and continue to suffer.”
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Aidan passed away on June 28, 2025 after an accident at the Mammoth Motocross event in Mammoth Lakes, California. way out Off-road vehicle enthusiasts He reportedly fell at a corner of the track and was run over by multiple bikes. The race continued for two more laps before he fell unconscious and the race was stopped.
“Aidan’s fall should have been and should have been quickly observed and responded to by a warning whistleblower who waved a yellow flag to warn other riders that Aidan was on the track within seconds of his fall,” the complaint states. There was not a whistleblower on the corner where he fell at the time, the complaint states.
The complaint alleges that because the race was not properly staffed, Aidan remained on the ground for up to four minutes while other riders continued to pass him.
The complaint also alleges that Aidan’s jersey and gear showed signs of being struck by another rider and that his chest protector was punctured.
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Aidan was pronounced dead at Mammoth Hospital the day of the incident. His cause of death was later revealed to be cardiac tamponade, which occurs when the heart fills with so much fluid that it is unable to pump blood.
us The Mammoth Lakes Police Department was contacted for comment at that time.
“The words I could say. The stories I could tell. This day has passed and it feels like a lifetime. My heart is completely broken,” said Aidan’s sister, alexandriawrote via Instagram after his death. “You used to joke that I would die first because I was so old, and I always joked that you were crazy and that you would be the first. Now I sit here and hope that you are right so that I never have to live without you again.”
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“I could write you a thousand more things, but I will keep them for my prayers,” she concluded. “I love you so much it’s unreal. Fly high but don’t go too far. I love love love you man. #rideforaidan #aidanzingg #rideforaidan39.”
According to USA Today, Aidan is one of 158 children who have died on dirt bike and motocross tracks since 2000, making the sport seven times more dangerous than football and the deadliest sport for young people.
Singer family files lawsuit less than a month after Rising Star Enzo Badnas Unfortunately, he died in an accident while participating in personal training in Spain on December 7, 2025. He was only 17 years old.
