Breit Biniazan has filed a wrongful death and survival action lawsuit on behalf of the parents of 16-year-old motocross rider Aidan Zingg following his death during a race at Mammoth Mountain Motocross in California.
This case was filed because Aidan’s death did not have to happen. Clear safety failures during the race, combined with a dangerous track layout and lack of proper warnings, placed riders at risk and led to a preventable loss of life.
On June 28, Aidan Zingg went down on the track during a sanctioned motocross race at Mammoth Mountain. After the initial crash, Aidan was conscious and attempting to get back to his feet. The race continued.
No caution flags were raised. No warnings were given to oncoming riders. Motorcycles continued to race at speed through the same section of the track while Aidan remained in harm’s way.
Aidan was struck after his fall. His racing gear showed visible impact damage, including a punctured chest protector. Despite life-saving efforts, he was later pronounced dead at Mammoth Hospital.
One of the most troubling aspects of this case is that the race was allowed to continue for multiple laps after Aidan crashed.
A key turn on the track was left unmanned by flaggers. Flaggers exist for a reason: to immediately warn riders when there is danger ahead. That warning never came.
Other riders had no indication that a teenager was down on the track in their racing line. This breakdown in basic race safety protocols cost Aidan his life.
The race was approved with a crowded field of 29 riders competing in the same class.
High rider density on a technical track leaves little margin for error, especially when safety systems fail. When a rider goes down and warnings are not deployed, the consequences in a packed field can be catastrophic.
Motocross is one of the most dangerous organized sports for young athletes. Data shows that children and teens face a far higher risk of fatal injury in motocross than in many other youth sports.
Parents trust race organizers, sanctioning bodies, and track operators to protect their children. That trust depends on proper staffing, safe track design, and immediate action when something goes wrong. When those responsibilities are ignored, families are left with irreversible loss.
Race organizers and sanctioning bodies have a duty to protect riders, especially minors. That includes:
This lawsuit was filed to demand accountability and transparency, and to push for changes that can prevent another family from experiencing the same tragedy. "If this legal action motivates safer operations of these races and equipment that these riders wear in a way that saves another family from enduring what the Zinggs have endured and will continue to endure, it will have been a success.” Kevin Biniazan told USA Today.
Breit Biniazan is built on relentless trial preparation and the belief that every case deserves to be fought at its highest level. We do not measure success by shortcuts or quiet resolutions. We measure it by outcomes that reflect the true value of a life lost.
