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- Born: November 26, 1984
- Birthplace: San Diego, California
- Hometown: Temecula, California
- Nickname: "Pitbull"
- Died: February 9, 2009
- Passed away two days after a motocross accident during a competition in Costa Rica
- Suffered "major brain trauma" in the accident; was in an induced comaUSA Today: Freestyle motorcyclist dies two days after accident
- 2008 X Games gold medalist
- Metal Mulisha team member
- Survived by his wife, Lauren Lusk, and his parents, Chuck and Gina Lusk
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Jeremy Lusk was a professional freestyle motocross cyclist. On February 9, 2009, Lusk died of injuries he sustained in a crash during an FMX competition in Costa Rica two days earlier. The 24-year-old Lusk, a member of the Metal Mulisha motocross team, was attempting a maneuver known as a "Hart Attack" backflip when the crash occurred.ESPN: Lusk dies from crash-related injuries USA Today: Freestyle motorcyclist dies two days after accident
Funeral services for Jeremy Lusk were scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2009, at the Revival Christian Fellowship Church in Menifee, California.Los Angeles Times: Jeremy Lusk funeral service scheduled (February 12, 2009)
Lusk's Accident
Jeremy Lusk was taking part in the X-Knights competition in Costa Rica on Saturday, February 7, 2009, when he was seriously injured during a crash. Video of the accident clearly shows Lusk slamming hard into the dirt as he was attempting a "Hart Attack" backflip. Lusk sustained serious head trauma as a result of the accident, and underwent surgery to reduce swelling on his brain at a San Jose, Costa Rica, hospital. He died two days later of his injuries.At the 2007 X Games, Lusk had a similar crash but walked away unharmed, but shaken. According to reports. Lusk said he did not attempt the "Hart Attack" backflip "for months" after the accident, saying "I was a little scared of it."ESPN: Lusk dies from crash-related injuries
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Jeremy Lusk on Amazon
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Terrafirma 2 (Motocross) [VHS] - $14.95
A Telly award winning video! 1995 pro National footage, Jeremy McGrath exploits tracks and natural terrain alike, Carmicheal and Lusk on a private playground, Lamson and Reynard at...Amazon
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From The Ground Up 2 - $24.95
Do a ramp sesh with Metal Mulisha riders Jeremy Lusk, Wes Agee, Sincs, and Taka. Ride along in the helicopter and watch Keith Sayers float through the sand at the Saint Anthony dun...Amazon
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Jeremy Lusk Questions
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Lauren Lusk, is she the wife of Jeremy Lusk? 2 AnswersYes she is. Here is a picture of the two together. Very sad day and my heart goes out to her and her family. read more -
Jeremy Lusk crash video? What caused the accident, what was the cause of death? 3 AnswersJeremy Lusk, an American freestyle motocross racer, died of head injuries two days after crashing while trying to land a backflip in competition. He was 24. he... read more -
Do you think motocross should be regulated so no one attempts dangerous stunts like this? 4 AnswersThis is an extraordinarily complex question. Here is your question, abstracted of particulars: "Should (a) society regulate behavior which is potentially injuri... read more
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