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Australian motocross rider Joel Evans dies following crash at ProMX Championship

Australian motocross rider Joel Evans has died following a crash during a top-level race at the 2025 ProMX Championship in Gillman, South Australia. The 30-year-old Queenslander suffered serious injuries during a single-bike incident in the MX1 category on Sunday afternoon. Despite emergency efforts and being rushed to hospital, Evans passed away later that evening.

While the precise cause of the crash has not been detailed, Motorcycling Australia confirmed it was a single-bike incident during the MX1 race that required the full attention of medical crews. The event was immediately abandoned, and South Australian Police are now investigating, urging anyone with footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Tributes Flow for Resilient and Passionate Racer

Evans’ death has sent shockwaves through the motocross community, with an outpouring of grief from fans, fellow riders, and loved ones. His sister, Renae Ferris, shared a deeply emotional tribute:

“I could never have imagined that it was going to be the day that my little brother took his final breath. Joel was doing what he loved and was in one of the happiest eras of his life, but that doesn’t make saying goodbye any easier. He used to joke about not wanting to get old — now he never has to.”

Joel leaves behind his fiancée Michaela Hurt and a family known for their close bond. Renae called him “the best brother a girl could ask for and an even greater uncle for my girls.”