“Motocross Tragedy: Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park Closes After Fatal Accident Involving 9-Year-Old”
|A popular Southern California venue for thrill-seekers has announced its closure after a tragic accident that deeply affected the community.
The Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, a beloved spot for motocross fans, is closing permanently following a tragic accident in June that resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl.
In a Facebook statement, the park’s owners expressed their sadness, announcing the closure of LEMX. They explained that due to a lawsuit stemming from the tragic accident in June, the property owner had ended their agreement, as they were also being implicated in the case.
The park’s officials stated that closing the track was in the best interest of the property owner. While acknowledging the challenges they faced, they shared that running the venue had been a rewarding experience.
The closure of Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park follows the tragic death of 9-year-old Brooke Carlton, who was fatally injured in a collision with another rider on June 4. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the accident occurred around 10 a.m. when Brooke, riding an electric motorbike, collided with another juvenile rider. She sustained s
Bystanders quickly rushed to help Brooke, performing CPR until paramedics arrived. Sadly, despite their efforts, she passed away from her injuries, while the other rider involved sustained only minor injuries. In response to the tragedy, a GoFundMe page was created by family friend Ally Giles to support the grieving Carlton family during this difficult time, helping them cope with the loss of their beloved daughter.
On the GoFundMe page, Brooke’s parents, Jason and Angie, shared a heartfelt message, stating, “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.”
Family friend Ally also fondly remembered Brooke, highlighting her love for her parents, dog Gunner, grandparents, and brother Landon. She described Brooke as a sweet, joyful girl with a warm smile and bright blonde curls, who had the ability to brighten anyone’s day.
Ally, the family friend, fondly described Brooke as a spirited individual who always knew what she wanted and was unwavering once she set her mind to something. She reminisced that one look at Brooke’s sparkling eyes and bright smile could make anyone believe the sky was pink and purple. Ally also noted that Brooke had a special way of making people feel compelled to buy her an ice cream just because of her charm.
After Brooke’s death, officials at the motorsports park announced plans for a ride to honor her, expressing their deep sadness about the tragic accident in a statement shared on the park’s Instagram page. The ride was intended to celebrate Brooke’s vibrant spirit and bring the community together in remembrance.
Brooke was also a member of Go Fast Girls, an apparel brand that represents a ‘FAST’ community of female racers. The brand promotes a lifestyle driven by speed and aims to empower girls and women to push the boundaries of motorsports and action sports
On her profile, Brooke expressed her passion for racing, saying, “I just started racing motocross in the Southern California area and I am gearing up to race BMX too! I love to be out on the track competing with other girls and going fast!”