The parents of 16-year-old motocross rider Aidan Zingg have filed a lawsuit against the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) and other involved parties over his death during a race on June 28 in Mammoth Lakes, California. They claim that the fatal accident could have been prevented and was the result of negligent race organization and inadequate safety equipment.
According to the lawsuit, Aidan crashed during the race but remained conscious and attempted to get back up. However, the race was not stopped and no warning flags were shown. As a result, he was allegedly struck by one or more other riders. His gear showed signs of a collision, and his chest protector had been pierced.
Despite efforts to save his life, Aidan passed away later that day in the hospital. Through the lawsuit, the family is seeking not only compensation, but above all transparency and accountability. Their attorney emphasizes that the goal is to improve race safety and protective equipment so that other families can be spared this kind of tragedy.
