24-year old Jeremy Lusk, husband and motocross star, died on Tuesday from head injuries suffered during a crash on Saturday in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Jeremy was a rider on the team Metal Mulisha, a team started by Motocross icon Brian Deegan.

Here is the statement Metal Mulisha released on their website:

We want Jeremy to be remembered as the hardcore warrior that he was. He was never one to back down from any challenge life had to offer him–on or off the track. As a fierce competitor, he rode to the top of the freestyle world, embracing the risks of the sport with hardcore passion. As a Christian, Jeremy had faith that no matter what he would always be on the ride of his life. To Jeremy, there was never a question of there being any consequences, especially doing something he loved. His drive, love, passion and commitment drove him to become the “baddest ass” rider of his time. He and his wife Lauren will always be part of the Mulisha family, and his memory will continue to push our group of friends to the outer limits of life.

In a sport where the risks seem so great, it’s amazing that Lusk’s tragic death is being called the first ever in competition.

Athletes in every extreme sport continue to push the boundaries of physics and the impossible…but the death of a 24-year old makes you wonder, is there a point where they can take things too far?

If you have a momnet, please lift up a prayer for Jeremy’s wife and his family.