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TOOELE — A 10-year-old boy died this weekend from injuries sustained during a motocross accident at Miller Motosports Park.
At about 6:51 p.m. on Saturday, crews were called to Miller Motosports Park at 2901 Sheep Lane on reports of an injury during a private motocross event, said Ryan Willden, spokesman for the North Toole County Fire District.
"When (crews) arrived on scene, they assisted Miller Motorsports Park's medical crew in caring for a 10-year-old-boy who was injured in a motocross race there at the track," Willden said.
Willden also said AirMed was circling the area and looking for a place to land when Tooele crews first arrived. Ten-year-old Tyce Olsen was airlifted to Primary Children's Hospital but later died from his injuries.
Tyce was injured just before 7 p.m. Saturday at Miller Motorsports Park, 2901 Sheep Lane in Tooele. He was attempting to go off a jump with his motorcycle but crashed on the landing. He was flown to Primary Children's Hospital.
Tyce participated in amateur motocross races in several states, according to the American Motorcyclist Association.
The Olsen family released a statement thanking people for their love and support.
"Thank you for all the love and support you have shown our family this past weekend. Our son, Tyce, has passed away from injuries sustained during an accident at the Miller Motorsports Park. To keep his memory alive, we have chosen to donate his organs. Motocross racing was his passion in life, and all he ever wanted to do. We took every precaution to ensure our son was safe. We made sure he wore his protective gear in every race. We ask for privacy at this time.”
Willden said crews responded to several calls for various injuries at the park on Friday. He said injuries are an inherent danger in motocross.
"There's dangers associated with any sport, but motocross in general typically has a higher level of risk," Willden said. "It's not uncommon for broken bones and concussions and things of that nature in motocross as an activity in general. Safety is always the key, but (injury is) just an inherent risk that comes with the sport."
An account has been set up to help with funeral expenses. *Donations can be made at the Tyce Olsen memorial fund at Granite Credit Union.
Contributing: Nkoyo Iyamba
*KSL.com
