Feb
09
2009
Bad news. Reigning X Games Gold Medalist and all round good guy, Jeremy Lusk has had one of the most intense and disturbing crashes in FMX history. He was performing his signature Hart Attack Backflip when he under-rotated it. This made him and his bike land upside down, Lusk landing on his head and and bike increasing the harsh amount of pressure placed on his neck and head when it landed on him. He’s in hospital in an induced coma with brain trauma. A helmet can only do so much, maybe FMX riders (like Mat Rebeaud) should always wear Leatt Braces if Jeremy wasn’t himself. Apparently his spine is still in good shape which is great news considering the crash, it made me cringe just thinking of what it must have felt like.
Here are the facts from Ryan Leyba’s Blog at ESPN Action Sports (EXPN)
• Jeremy Lusk was transported to Calderon Hospital in San Jose, where he now remains in a medically induced coma, in stable, but very critical condition where doctors are closely monitoring the swelling on his brain.
• Post-crash, suspected brain trauma required immediate surgery to treat a subdural hematoma on the brain.
• Surgery lasted 4 hours and 30 minutes.
• X-rays were done to the neck and spinal column and no breaks are being reported by hospital.
• When asked about injuries to other parts of his body, hospital is not reporting other injuries at this time.
• Jeremy was attended to by the head of neurological surgery, Dr. Jorge Ramirez.
• Doctors report that they will know more Jeremy’s future prognosis within the next crucial 36 to 48 hours.
So I Let’s keep Jeremy in our prayers, I’m not too religious so I’ll just hope he pulls through.
In other news, I made a new video the other day, some would say it’s a late video, others will say it’s next X Games’ Trailer. Anyway, here’s the X Games 14: MotoX Freestyle video, which does not include Andre Villa and Nate Adams because I didn’t have their runs. Enjoy!
i’m really sorry for what happened. I always wanted to be a motocross rider, but i think this may have changed my mind. Watching the guys at the montser trucks is awesome. Seeing his plays, were awesome and I wish thing were better, but as we all know, he is in a much better place..
Jeremy past to the clouds doing wat he loved most. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family. kisses and hugs to you all. keep me updated on the family if possible please.
kim fullen on February 10th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
i hope he is ok fmx hes his life so hopefully he can get back on his bike and carry on riding
bret tew on February 11th, 2009 at 7:00 am
It’s a very sad day for the biking community especially FMX with the passing of Jeremy Lusk. With great talent and at a very young age, Jeremy always did his best to entertain FMX fans all through out the world. Eventhough I’m from Malaysia, but watching him on ESPN, has always been so exciting. Condolences to his family and fans all over the world. Rest in peace Jeremy.
Han on February 15th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Well it is very hard for his family and friends that loved him. I hope that all that i can do for his mom and dad (Chuk and Gina) will help them pull through it. I don’t know Lauren if there is any thing i can do let Gina or Chuk know and i will help as much as i can.
Melissa on February 17th, 2009 at 6:47 pm
so sorry to see him go the great god of freekstyle motocross.he is still the god of air.
FEARLESS on February 20th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I am truly sorry to hear about Jeremy. My son is 11 and races motorcross and because of what happned to Jeremy, I am so scared and sick to my stomache to have my son ride and race again. Rest in peace Jeremy
Lori on February 22nd, 2009 at 9:20 am
Though an unfortanate event, Jeremy is for sure looking out on the FMX community and his family….
JP on April 29th, 2009 at 3:04 pm