A tragic crash at the border California shares with Arizona claimed the lives of a motocross legend and his wife, an accident report states. Marty Smith, 63, and his wife, Nancy Smith, died in a dune buggy accident that occurred on Monday, April 27th.
The couple was at the Glamis Dunes Monday night when the accident occurred. The authorities have not released the complete details of the crash that killed Marty and Nancy, but the two died from the injuries they sustained.
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Marty and Nancy were together for two decades and shared three children, Brooke, Jillyin, and Tyler. The man started racing at the age of 13 and was recognized as one of the best motocross racers of all time.
The motocross journalist, Brett Smith, while confirming the late racer’s demise in a press release, described him as number one. He also added that the deceased was a 3-time AMA Pro Motocross champion.
A dune race occurs on desert tours, and while it is relatively safe, accident reports show that crashes occur that are sometimes fatal. There are several safety tips to follow when on a dune buggy tour, and first on the list is wearing a protective helmet and dune buggy outfit.
Ensure the off-road vehicle is in perfect condition and try to find out how often it gets maintained. Drive carefully, keep the speed limit of the desert road, and have a concise knowledge of how to ride the vehicle safely.
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