RAMONA, Calif. — San Diego Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a motocross rider, later identified as 29-year-old BMX star Pat Casey, at a racetrack near Ramona.
Authorities responded to reports of an incident around 2:45 p.m. just off Sutherland Dam Road and State Route 78 near the Ramona area of San Diego County.
Cal Fire Captain Brent Pascua told CBS 8 that when 9-1-1 received the call, they immediately began coaching the caller on steps to provide CPR to the injured victim.
While riding a motocross bike with friends at the Slayground Motorcross Park, Casey lost control and was ejected, according to the medical examiner.
Cal Fire Captain Brent Pascua told CBS 8 that when 9-1-1 received the call, they immediately began coaching the caller on steps to provide CPR to the injured victim.
When paramedics arrived and found Casey "pulseless and apneic and advanced cardiac life support measures were initiated".
Pascua said first responders worked to resuscitate the victim for 55 minutes.
Despite the paramedic's efforts, they were not able to resuscitate Casey and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 40-acre property where the incident was reported was purchased by 26-year-old motocross legend Axell Hodges.
“SLAYGROUND all originated from Axell Hodges ‘SLAY’ everyday lifestyle while growing up at home in the suburban surf and skate community of Encinitas, California,” according to Monster Energy, an official sponsor of Hodges.
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