Noah Dupont Death – A tragic incident occurred during a motocross race in Southwick over the weekend, resulting in the death of an athlete. The individual who lost their life has been identified as 17-year-old Noah Dupont from Rutland. According to the Southwick Police, Dupont was navigating through the wooded section of the racetrack when he seemed to lose control of his bike. Promptly, Southwick fire paramedics, who were present at the scene, provided immediate assistance. However, despite their efforts, Dupont was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he unfortunately passed away.
Noah’s father, Michael Dupont, shared that his son was filled with joy on Sunday and tragically lost his life while engaging in his beloved sport.
“He was a remarkable young man, a true American boy who embraced his cowboy boots, jeans, and sweatshirt. That’s who he was, that’s how he lived. At the age of 17, he lived life to the fullest, engaging in various activities and lending a helping hand to many,” expressed Michael Dupont.
At 6 p.m. on ABC40, we will delve deeper into the impact Noah had on his loved ones, the community, and his school.
The racing organization responsible for hosting Sunday’s race, J Day Off Road, conveyed their condolences through a Facebook post. The post acknowledged Noah’s passion for the sport and his active participation in the J Day series and other local competitions. The J Day community, along with the entire New England family of riders, mourns this profound loss.