A 17-year-old boy was killed in a crash during a dirt bike race in western Massachusetts over the weekend, according to NBC affiliate WWLP.
The crash happened Sunday at the J-Day Off Road competition in Southwick.
Southwick police described Noah DuPont's death as a "freak accident."
"Riders crash on a regular basis, it’s part of racing unfortunately," Sgt. Thomas Krutka told WWLP. "He hit it in a particular way, and he sustained some serious injuries."
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DuPont was taken to the hospital, where he died.
The extreme part of the competition is separated into sections, with several obstacles, such as telephone poles and trees.
The 17-year-old lost control of his bike during the wooded portion of the race, police said.
DuPont was described in a GoFundMe page as a "devoted competitor in the J-Day and other local series."
Another GoFundMe page was created by the owner of J-Day Off Road and DuPont's aunt to help cover medical and funeral expenses.
