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Archive Home > 2008 > May > 11 > Racer dies in crash during practice

Racer dies in crash during practice

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
May 11, 2008

WASHOUGAL, Wash. — An 18-year-old man competing in a tournament at Washougal Motocross Park in southwest Washington was fatally injured Saturday when he was thrown from his bike during a practice run.

Track officials say Rocky Gesner, of Orting, was on a downhill portion about 8:45....

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