Stuntman Alex Harvill died Thursday after crashing his motorcycle during a practice run for a record-jump attempt, according to multiple outlets. He was 28.
Harvill launched off a ramp at Grant County International Airport in Washington state, as he prepared for an official attempt at breaking the established mark of 351 feet at the Moses Lake Airshow . But he fell short and plowed into a mound of dirt.
Harvill tumbled over his handlebars, reported TMZ, which obtained video of the incident. He later died from his injuries, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office confirmed .
“Our deepest sympathies go out to Alex’s family, friends and loved ones,” the office wrote.
Harvill is survived by his wife and two sons, People reported . One of his children is 4 weeks old.
Guinness World Records lists Harvill as the record-holder for the longest dirt-to-dirt motorcycle ramp jump at 297 feet, 6.6 inches. He accomplished the feat in 2013.
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