Aidan Zingg was a 16‑year‑old motocross prodigy from Washington. He’d been tearing up the amateur circuit and had recently joined Kawasaki’s coveted Team Green program.
Everyone expected big things from him in the 250 cc class—he had raw talent, dogged determination, and a bright spark that said he’d go places.
But tragedy struck on June 28, 2025. During a moto at Mammoth Mountain MX—a race held in California’s rugged terrain—Aidan suffered a sudden crash that would cost him his life.
The Crash: What Really Happened?
Details have come out slowly, but here’s what’s clear:
- Aidan crashed hard on the track, with eyewitnesses and early medical reports noting severe injuries: a ruptured spleen, collapsed lung, and broken ribs.
- He received emergency care on site and was rushed to a nearby hospital. Despite all efforts, the crash proved fatal.
- This wasn’t a bad fall—his body literally failed him under the impact. It’s a chilling reminder of how unpredictable, even cruel, motocross can be.
Who Was Aidan? More Than Just a Rider
Let’s not let him just be a statistic. Aidan grew up loving dirt bikes. From a little 65 cc, he mastered every bike he hopped on. Coaches applauded his control, style, and courage.
By age 14, he’d clinched the AMA Amateur National Championship on an 85 cc bike at Mammoth—somewhere he’d later return, tragically.
In early 2025, Kawasaki scouted him for Team Green. It was a milestone—signing with them meant he was considered elite, the kind of kid destined for Monster Energy AMA Supercross and top-tier Pro Motocross.
The MX Community Reacts
The motocross world was rocked. Kawasaki’s Team Green, veteran voices, and fellow riders shared their grief:
- Swarm Moto’s Donn Maeda recalled Aidan as “one of those kids that made an impression from the moment you met him… Not Aidan. … My heart goes out to the Zingg family. Rest easy, buddy”.
- DirtbikeLover.com echoed the community’s sorrow: “Heavy day at Mammoth Mountain MX. Please put your prayers and thoughts towards the Zingg family. Hug your loved ones and tell them you love them.”
- “Being reported Aidan Zingg crashed at Mammoth and has passed away. Gut wrenching. Rest in peace.”
- “This sport is brutal! RIP ❤️”
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