RIP Rocky Gesner #446

MxMom94 · 05-12-2008

With a heavy heart I post this about a Washington Rider who passed away this Saturday. Below is one of the local paper's articals.

Saturday, May 10, 2008
By LAURA McVICKER Columbian Staff Writer

An 18-year-old racer competing in a tournament at Washougal Motocross Park was fatally injured Saturday after his bike spun out of control and he was thrown.

The cyclist, Rocky Gesner of Orting, was taking a practice run on the track prior to his race. He was speeding along a downhill portion when the front wheel of his bike turned out, sending him onto the track where he suffered severe chest injuries, arena officials reported.

Two Clark County sheriff’s units and two paramedic units responded and were transporting him to a Life Flight helicopter when he died. It was about 9:30 a.m., 45 minutes after the crash.

Arena officials don’t know what caused Gesner’s bike to spin out, and they don’t know why his plunge was severe enough to be fatal. There have been bike spin-out crashes at the track before, but they’ve usually only resulted in minor injuries, said Brian Barnes, spokesman for the park.

Gesner, an experienced racer from a small town southeast of Tacoma, was wearing protective gear, including a helmet and chest and neck pads.

“It’s basically what I would consider in 30 years experience, a very freak deal,” Barnes said. “He’s rode here many times before. This was an intermediate rider who was one step below the professional level.”

Saturday’s crash was only the second fatality at Washougal’s track since it opened in 1971, Barnes said.

Gesner was competing in a regional tournament that drew 560 racers from six states and Canada. Races went on after the crash, and will continue Sunday.

Following Gesner’s death, organizers and participants had a moment of silence. “All riders are riding on in his memory,” Barnes said.

A medical examiner determined Gesner died from his injuries, and the investigation is considered closed, said Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Eastman.

**PLEASE KEEP THE GESNER FAMILY AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE TOUCHED BY THIS LOSS IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS***

Administrator · 05-12-2008

God speed Rocky Gesner.

Tatonka · 05-13-2008

Godspeed Rocky, R.I.P.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Rocky's friends and family. That sure sounds like one of those freak accidents.

50ccMoM · 05-13-2008

God speed rocky

97mom · 05-13-2008

Thoughts and prayers go out to Rocky's friends and family.

mommotox · 05-13-2008

Godspeed, Rocky. My thoughts are with the Gesner family...

plouffster · 05-13-2008

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Rockys family.

R.I.P Rocky

Mini Rocketman Racing Team

Walker Sky Ranch · 05-13-2008

My Thoughts and prayers go out to Rocky's friends and family, This is truly a tough thing for any family to go through!

MxMom94 · 05-14-2008

Below is a link to a memorial site set up for Rocky, please check it out and send your thoughts.

http://rocky-gesner446.memory-of.com/

jcook12345 · 05-14-2008

Prayers are sent. R.I.P Rocky

05-12-2008	#1
MxMom94 Expert RDF Volunteer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Deer Park, WA Posts: 125	RIP Rocky Gesner #446 With a heavy heart I post this about a Washington Rider who passed away this Saturday. Below is one of the local paper's articals. Saturday, May 10, 2008 By LAURA McVICKER Columbian Staff Writer An 18-year-old racer competing in a tournament at Washougal Motocross Park was fatally injured Saturday after his bike spun out of control and he was thrown. The cyclist, Rocky Gesner of Orting, was taking a practice run on the track prior to his race. He was speeding along a downhill portion when the front wheel of his bike turned out, sending him onto the track where he suffered severe chest injuries, arena officials reported. Two Clark County sheriff’s units and two paramedic units responded and were transporting him to a Life Flight helicopter when he died. It was about 9:30 a.m., 45 minutes after the crash. Arena officials don’t know what caused Gesner’s bike to spin out, and they don’t know why his plunge was severe enough to be fatal. There have been bike spin-out crashes at the track before, but they’ve usually only resulted in minor injuries, said Brian Barnes, spokesman for the park. Gesner, an experienced racer from a small town southeast of Tacoma, was wearing protective gear, including a helmet and chest and neck pads. “It’s basically what I would consider in 30 years experience, a very freak deal,” Barnes said. “He’s rode here many times before. This was an intermediate rider who was one step below the professional level.” Saturday’s crash was only the second fatality at Washougal’s track since it opened in 1971, Barnes said. Gesner was competing in a regional tournament that drew 560 racers from six states and Canada. Races went on after the crash, and will continue Sunday. Following Gesner’s death, organizers and participants had a moment of silence. “All riders are riding on in his memory,” Barnes said. A medical examiner determined Gesner died from his injuries, and the investigation is considered closed, said Sheriff’s Sgt. Jim Eastman. PLEASE KEEP THE GESNER FAMILY AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE TOUCHED BY THIS LOSS IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS*

05-13-2008	#3
Tatonka Faster Daddy RDF Volunteer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado Rockies Posts: 3,512	Godspeed Rocky, R.I.P. Thoughts and prayers go out to Rocky's friends and family. That sure sounds like one of those freak accidents. __________________ No one cares how much you know ---- until they know how much you care. Ride On & Ride Safe! Last edited by Tatonka; 05-13-2008 at 06:24 AM..

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05-12-2008	#2
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 245	God speed Rocky Gesner.

05-13-2008	#4
50ccMoM Pro RDF Volunteer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central PA Posts: 734	God speed rocky

05-13-2008	#5
97mom Novice Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jonestown, PA Posts: 11	Thoughts and prayers go out to Rocky's friends and family.

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mommotox RDF Volunteer RDF Volunteer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 295	Godspeed, Rocky. My thoughts are with the Gesner family...

05-13-2008	#7
plouffster Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 158	Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Rockys family. R.I.P Rocky Mini Rocketman Racing Team

05-13-2008	#8
Walker Sky Ranch Desert Ambassador RDF Volunteer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Socialist Republic of Idyllwild Posts: 725	My Thoughts and prayers go out to Rocky's friends and family, This is truly a tough thing for any family to go through!

05-14-2008	#9
MxMom94 Expert RDF Volunteer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Deer Park, WA Posts: 125	Below is a link to a memorial site set up for Rocky, please check it out and send your thoughts. http://rocky-gesner446.memory-of.com/

05-14-2008	#10
jcook12345 Novice Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blairsville, Ga Posts: 17	Prayers are sent. R.I.P Rocky

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