Jeremy Lusk dies from injuries suffered in freestyle motocross crash
***Updated with statement from Brian Deegan
Freestyle motocross star Jeremy Lusk, 24, has died as a result of head injuries sustained in a weekend crash during a competition in Costa Rica, and it's with a heavy heart that Outposts shares this news.
The Temecula rider passed away in his hospital bed late Monday night in San Jose, Costa Rica, while surrounded by his mother and father, Chuck and Gina Lusk; his wife Lauren, and mother- and father-in-law Lynne and Larry, along with fellow Metal Mulisha riders Brian Deegan, Ryan Hagy, Cameron Steele and Erik Apple.
Deegan, founder of Metal Mulisha, issued this statement Tuesday at 3 p.m.:
"Jeremy motivated me to be a better person, he was my best friend. The bond of this team is one that will never be broken. We know Jeremy is looking down from a great place, continuing to move mountains and touch the lives of those above.
"One day, we will all be reunited and will ride together again. In the end, all dust turns to ash. Metal Mulisha will continue to live and die by that creed. Jeremy, we can't wait to see you."
Please keep Lusk and his family in your thoughts and prayers. He did his best to live life to its fullest and entertain, and for that his many fans are deeply appreciative.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. at the Revival Christian Fellowship Church at 29220 Scott Road in Menifee, Calif. To learn more about Lusk please click here for a story posted in the L.A. Times obits section.--Pete Thomas
Photo of Jeremy Lusk courtesy of Metal Mulisha
quien los manda aa armar este tipo de eventos ticos alucinados recuerden que son un pais tercermundista y estos tipo de accidentes no se curan aqui si hasta de diarrea muere la gente en su pais majes
Posted by: ticos majes | February 10, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Jeremy us all of your fans will miss you dearly and hope you are seeing someone up ther right now who you have belovedly loved R.I.P Jeremy
Posted by: Weston | February 10, 2009 at 06:03 PM
RIP
And Mr Holder, you are a truly one sick puppy.
Posted by: R Tray | February 10, 2009 at 05:50 PM
omfffg i have no words to describe how i feel all i can say is R.I.P man and you where the greatest.and please god just tell us all why?????????
Posted by: CHRISmx | February 10, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Rest in peace, Jeremy. You were a great rider and, based on the comments from those who rode with you, a great man to boot. My condolences go out to the Mulisha, his friends and his family.
Posted by: Jeremy | February 10, 2009 at 05:22 PM
As a member of the motocross community, I knew this would happen sooner than later. In fact, it happens in motocross racing all the time, it just never makes the headlines.
Jeremy Lusk was not a foolish young risk-taker. He was committed professional who had the courage to get on a bike and do what he loved. May he rest in peace and be remembered for the fine young man he was.
Posted by: Moto Mom | February 10, 2009 at 04:57 PM
you are and aiways will be a fantastic rider, ride on 4 ever R.I.P. Jeremy #86
Posted by: steve hendrix | February 10, 2009 at 04:56 PM
It is to hard to believe Jeremy has died. My thoughts and prayers are with his family... R.I.P. Jeremy! You were an awesome rider!
Posted by: Amanda Stippich | February 10, 2009 at 04:54 PM
i cant believe he died i swear but im actually crying right now. well i hope that all of his dreams came true of this 24 year period. wait did his parent and wife die too?? but anyway i hope he still wudve been alive... R.I.P jeremy
Posted by: rosie | February 10, 2009 at 04:52 PM
Just another waste of an otherwise good life...
Posted by: Johnsy | February 10, 2009 at 03:42 PM
I just cant stop thinking of Lauren, I hope God gives you strength to continue your journey through life. Though I dont have words to even try to understand your pain, I send you my heart, and you and your beloved husband will be in my prayers!
GODSPEED..... Jeremy!
Posted by: Viviana | February 10, 2009 at 03:38 PM
SOY KARLA DE COSTA RICA ,PERO VIVO EN TORONTO CANADA HACE 12 ANOS,Y HE SEGUIDO LA TRAGICA NOTICIA DESDE EL DOMINGO,LAMENTANDO PROFUNDAMENTE LA PERDIDA DE JEREMY.
MIS CONDOLENCIAS A TODA SU FAMILIA Y SU ESPOSA.
DIOS LES DE FORTALEZA EN ESTOS MOMENTOS TAN DIFICILES.GOOD BLESS YOU DONDE SEA QUE ESTES JEREMY!!!!
Y DESDE LUEGO DIOS BENDIGA A TODOS ESOS DOCTORES EN COSTA RICA QUE HICIERON LO POSIBLE POR SALVARLE SU VIDA.
JEREMY PARA SIEMPRE...
Posted by: KARLA RUPHUY | February 10, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Jeremy Lusk will be missed. He accomplished so much in life, and he has inspired so many people.
Posted by: Ramona | February 10, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Very sad outcome but not unexpected.
Doing backflips with motorcycles is a dumb,dumb idea.
It s irresponsble for sponsors etc to create shows that encourage people to go to the most ridiculous extremes.Competition is great and pushing yourself is great but this stuff is pure voyeurism.The need to defy death is pure stupidity not competition or sport.These extreme sports events are a freak show that make money for the promoters.Its total exploitation.How many people are in wheelchairs or dead trying to emulate these athletes?Arent there better role models to emulate other than guys trying to cheat death and insanity?Bread and circus', baby.
Posted by: stev | February 10, 2009 at 03:27 PM
I am deeply saddened by the loss of a true hero to his craft. That feeling pales in comparison to the loss felt by those closest to him. I hope everyone that loves him takes a degree of solace in that notion that he died doing what he loved most. We should all be so lucky in our own end. R.I.P.
Posted by: jamie | February 10, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Bedankt voor al je shows!!!
mijn medeleven voor alle familie, vrienden en kenissen...
Posted by: jan | February 10, 2009 at 03:12 PM
God Bless The Lusk Family on your tragic loss
Posted by: Robert | February 10, 2009 at 03:01 PM
partner i never knew the guy, never heard of him but i read his story and that he had a wife, they could of had children. funny thing how we dont understand gods little plans or big ones for that matter. sucks how you can go so young. he sounded like a cool guy and i pray so much for his family and especially his wife. losing your partner is the hardest thing ever. thanks for the entertainment for all who love motocross, god bless
Posted by: lindsey | February 10, 2009 at 02:58 PM
My prayers go out to His family,I being a father of a motocross rider,and my son informed me of this,bringing tears to my eyes, God Bless you Jeremy and REST IN PEACE, we all loved you.
PS: to the Fred Holder post, you are a sick person to say such a horrible thing, when the entire sports world is praying for his family.
Posted by: Mike Warren | February 10, 2009 at 02:48 PM
R.I.P. Jeremy. A true great has been lost from the sport. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Gone but not forgotten. Penny and Corinne in England.
Posted by: Penny | February 10, 2009 at 02:40 PM
"I'm sorry, but I find it extremely difficult to me sympathetic to to the death of someone who knowingly takes unnecessary risks in performing reckless and POINTLESS "stunts." Oh, don't get me wrong, as someone who survived a terrible automobile accident (through no fault of my own mind you) in which my vehicle flipped over and I was thrown out, I can empathize with victims who similarly die in accidents or are otherwise victims of happenstance, bad luck, Acts Of God, etc and their families. I feel badly for Jeremy's family... a little. But they allowed him to do this garbage, and probably encouraged it. That endorsement money must have been seductive, I suppose. Well, enjoy it now."
Brian Saville, your comments are completely inappropriate and uncalled for. Of course it is a dangerous endeavor, hence the term "Extreme Sport". I wish you well in your own times of need.
RIP Jeremy.
Posted by: dave g. | February 10, 2009 at 02:40 PM
we all know the danger involved in riding FMX or any other type of racing. Seeing the worst possibilities played out in real life is enough to turn anyone's stomach. There are alot of people who've never felt the rush from uncertanty or the feeling of accomplishment when you finally nail that trick that's nailed you for so long. Those people who post heartless things like "show off" or "stupidity" obviousley know nothing about this lifestyle. Riders put there souls into this and it's sad that some "cookie cutter", closed minded people, who have never been a part of a family outside the one that created them, will be so quick to throw out an, "I told you so." GET A LIFE! In this game, you have to earn your stripes, and Jeremy earned his. Show some respect..
---IN NAME AND BLOOD--- ---RIP---
Posted by: Ross Thomas | February 10, 2009 at 02:31 PM
My heart and soul goes out to the Lusk Family/Friends/ & Metal Malitia, Jeremy will always be remembered in our hearts, soul, and miind. I have watched Jeremy at the xgames and dew tour, and rode around with him a while back, it was great to see where his talents took him, and the name he made for himself.
Now Jeremy will be performing for much bigger crwods we could could never imagine and performing huge tricks like always. RIP Jeremy, you will never be forgotten..Once again my heart goes to all of his Imidiate Family/ Friends, and to all the riders and supporters of Metal Melitia...Ull Be in all our Hearts Jeremy!!
Ride On Brother!!
B.Wilson
Posted by: B.Wilson | February 10, 2009 at 02:27 PM
God speed for the Lush family.
Posted by: Mike Rogers | February 10, 2009 at 02:23 PM
hospitals care in costa rica are perfectly fine, the winds were in another part of the country and the power problems where nowhere near the event... if you are gonna judge a country at least get a little knowledge... I feel sorry bout him, and his family but dont insult my country, cause clearly you dont know what your talking about.
Posted by: mars | February 10, 2009 at 02:18 PM