Death Causes Unveiled: 16-Year-Old Motocross Pro's Tragic Fate

Aidan Zingg's family, the 16-year-old rising motocross talent who passed away after an accident during a competition on June 28, has announced the official cause of his death.

Zingg passed away from "cardiac tamponade," said his mother Shari, told USA TODAY Sports A cardiac tamponade occurs when an excessive amount of fluid surrounds the heart, preventing it from pumping sufficient blood. according to The Cleveland Clinic. This condition may result from chest injury, cancer, heart attack, specific autoimmune disorders, and other factors.

The Mono County Sheriff's Department is conducting an autopsy on Zingg, which may offer more insight into the details surrounding his passing.

"The family possesses similar, if not greater, information than what we do," stated Sarah Roberts, the public information officer for the sheriff's department, to USA TODAY Sports.

A tragic incident involving Zingg took place during a competition at the 2025 Mammoth Motocross gathering in Mammoth Lakes, California, on June 28.

We grieve deeply for the loss of Kawasaki Team Green rider Aidan Zingg," "With sorrowful hearts, we express our condolences over the death of Kawasaki Team Green rider Aidan Zingg," "Kawasaki Team Green is devastated by the untimely passing of rider Aidan Zingg," "It is with great sadness that we remember Kawasaki Team Green rider Aidan Zingg," "Our deepest sympathies go out to all who knew and loved Kawasaki Team Green rider Aidan Zingg, Kawasaki Racing posted on X/Twitter At that time, "Zingg died from injuries he received in an accident at Mammoth Motocross in Mammoth Lakes, California. Zingg's commitment and gentle personality will always be cherished."

There have been contradictory accounts regarding the events. During the moment of the accident, the release Dirt Bike Lover reported that Zingg "collapsed in a corner during the competition," and after crashing was allegedly hit by several bicycles and stayed unconscious on the course for two laps until the race was halted with a red flag.

However, in a statement To Fox News Digital, Next Level Sports Management stated that Zingg "was not struck by any motorcycles/riders."

A person from Washington, Zingg has been participating in the amateur motocross scene since at least 2019 and secured an AMA National Championship in the Supermini 2 category last year.