Heartbreaking video of BMX star Pat Casey on vacation with wife and young kids just weeks before his death

Nov 04, 2023

BMX ace Pat Casey had shared a clip from his vacation in Paris weeks before he died in a motorcycle accident.

The star, 29, died in the crash at a motocross track in Ramona, California on Tuesday.

In May, Pat and his family traveled to France as he was competing at the FISE World event in Montpellier.

He, his wife Chase, and their kids Reid, eight, and Taytum, seven, then explored the sights of the French capital.

In the clip shared on Instagram, they were seen wandering the grounds of The Louvre and posed for snaps by the Eiffel Tower.

The family was seen beaming as they explored Paris via an open-top bus.

In the montage, Pat included a clip of Reid and Taytum doing cartwheels and loved-up snaps of himself and Chase.

He captioned the clip: "Such a great time in Paris with my family, so grateful to be able to take them with me."

Chase also shared pictures from the trip on her Instagram account.

She captioned the post: "Paris 2023" and included a French flag and love heart emojis.

The post has been flooded with messages expressing condolences following Pat's death.

Pat died while performing a stunt on the ramp at the Slayground Motocross Park, located around 35 miles north of San Diego.

Jared Grieshaber, an officer at the California Highway Patrol, said it appeared that Pat's bike fell on top of him.

Deputies and paramedics charged to the scene and tried life-saving measures, but the biking ace was declared dead at the scene.

Tributes have poured in as news of Pat's death emerged.

Chase told the local NBC affiliate KNSD: "He is our everything.

"He is the best at everything he does and brings so much happiness to all. The most perfect man, my soulmate."

Fellow BMX star Shane Davis posted on Instagram: "Pat Casey forever.

"Greatest human is an understatement. You'll always be my idol. I'll always look up to you. I wouldn't be who I am to this day without you. Love you, brother."

Professional scooter rider Raymond Warner paid tribute to Casey and late scooter rider Luke Burland.

He said: "Heaven has gained two legendary angels within the past few days. Prayers go out to both of their families during this tragic time.

"Number one; @patcaseybmx. I spent a decent amount of time riding and talking to Pat during some practice sessions at the Nitro Circus training facility a few years ago.

"I quickly learned that Pat was a kind-hearted and humble man regardless of his legendary status."

Warner continued: "He showed people that you can accomplish your dreams regardless of what they are through his facility and of course, his talents on his bike and I’m grateful for his contributions to the world of action sports as well as that few moments of kindness he gave to me that day at Nitro. Rest in peace Pat Casey."

Renowned star Pat won X Games medals in 2012 and 2013.