In a devastating turn of events, the popular motorsports park in California has been forced to shut down following a “freak accident” that resulted in the tragic death of a talented 9-year-old rider, Brooke Carlton. The incident, which took place at Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park in Lake Elsinore, California, occurred when Brooke collided with another young rider.
After the incident, the park faced a lawsuit, and amidst the legal battle over Brooke’s death, the property owner, who also became involved in the litigation, terminated the park’s agreement. In a statement on their Facebook page, the park expressed their sadness and the challenges they faced:
“It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of LEMX. Due to a lawsuit from a tragic accident that occurred in June, the property owner has terminated our agreement as they are being brought into it as well. It would be in their best interest to have the track closed. I can’t say as I blame them.”
The closure of the park is a heartbreaking consequence of the untimely death of Brooke Carlton, who lost her life in the accident. The young girl suffered grave injuries and could not overcome them, despite receiving CPR at the scene and being transported to a hospital. The other child involved in the incident only sustained minor injuries.
In the face of this tragedy, Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park expressed their condolences and called for unity in supporting Brooke’s family:
“We are truly sad about the situation. This was such a freak accident as the parent said. This is not a time to bash the track but a time to remember this little girl and support her family. We are a community and we will do our part in supporting the family as well.”
Brooke’s parents, Jason and Angie, shared a heartfelt message on a fundraising page, honoring their beloved daughter and finding solace in their faith:
“Yesterday the good Lord called our dear Brooke Lily to heaven after a freak accident at a local motocross track. Our entire family is still trying to understand why our Brookie, but we firmly believe that God needed her and called her home to be with him.”
The closure of this motorsports park is a sobering reminder of the risks involved in these exhilarating sports. It serves as a call for reflection and unity in supporting the affected families during these difficult times.
