Young motocross rider killed in Victoria race
20-year-old Brayden Erbacher from Ipswich dies in ProMX Championship crash
Erbacher's family and friends are in mourning after the tragic accident
The family and friends of Brayden Erbacher are in mourning after the 20-year-old motocross rider was killed in a crash at the ProMX Championship in Victoria on Sunday morning.
Erbacher, from Ipswich, was competing in round one of the championship at Wonthaggi when he came off his bike during the race.
He was airlifted to hospital but died from his injuries.
Erbacher's parents were among the spectators at the event and witnessed the tragic accident.
In a statement, Erbacher's family said they were "heartbroken" by his death.
"Brayden was a talented rider who had a promising career ahead of him," the statement said.
"He was also a loving son, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him."
The ProMX Championship is a national motocross series that is held across Australia.
The series is sanctioned by Motorcycling Australia and is one of the most prestigious motocross championships in the country.
Erbacher's death is a reminder of the dangers of motocross racing.
The sport is inherently dangerous and riders can be seriously injured or killed in crashes.
However, Erbacher's death is also a reminder of the passion and dedication of motocross riders.
These riders compete for the love of the sport and they are always pushing themselves to the limit.
Erbacher's death is a tragic loss for the motocross community and he will be remembered as a talented rider and a passionate competitor.
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