Snowmobiler Caleb Moore dies from injuries in X Games crash

Snowmobile rider Caleb Moore died Thursday morning, a week after crashing during the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo.

Moore, 25, was attempting a backflip last Thursday when he ended up going over the handlebars and face first into the snow. The 450-pound snowmobile then rolled over him. After staying down for a while, Moore walked off with help and was taken to the hospital. The Texas native developed bleeding around his heart and other complications.

Moore’s brother, Colten, also was injured in a crash last Thursday, suffering a separated pelvis.

X Games officials promised a thorough review of freestyle snowmobiling events following the first death in the 18-year history of the games.

“For 18 years, we have worked closely on safety issues with athletes, course designers and other experts,” organizers said in a statement. “Still, when the world’s best compete at the highest level in any sport, risks remain.”

2 Comments for “Snowmobiler Caleb Moore dies from injuries in X Games crash”

1. DJKuulA Says:
   January 31st, 2013 at 5:45 pm

   My heart goes out to this guy’s family, but seriously — who’s the mental midget who came up with this “sport?” Who looked at a 450-pound snowmobile and thought “gee, doing a backflip on that seems like a good idea?”

2. Yeah ok Bro Says:
   January 31st, 2013 at 8:41 pm

   Not the right time for those questions, jerkhole.

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