Daredevil Motorcyclist Alex Harvill Has Died After Crashing His Bike While Practicing For World Record Jump

 Motorcycle daredevil Alex Harvill died in a horrific crash on Thursday while attempting to break a world record.

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Shortly after the crash, the organisers posted a statement on social media which read: "We regret to report today at our first event of the airshow - the Guinness World Record Jump Attempt, Alex Harvill was injured during his warm-up before the jump and has been taken to the hospital. We do not have more information at this time regarding the incident. Our hearts are with Alex and his family."

Grant County Sheriff's Office later confirmed he had passed away.

A statement read: "Grant County Coroner Craig Morrison confirms the death of 28-year-old Ephrata resident Alex Harvill who died after crashing his motorcycle while performing a practice jump at the Grant County International Airport this morning."

"His family has been notified. Coroner Morrison's staff will conduct an autopsy on Friday to confirm the cause and manner of death, which is normal procedure. Our deepest sympathies go out to Alex's family, friends and loved ones."

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Harvill leaves behind a wife and two sons - one of which was born last month.

According to a Facebook post from the organizers of the 2021 Moses Lake Airshow in Washington, the 28-year-old was trying to achieve the Guinness World Record for Longest Motorcycle Ramp Jump.

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To break the record, Harvill would have had to land past the current record of 351 feet, set by Australia's Robbie Maddison on March 29, 2008.

Maddison said: "Shattered about the news of the passing of @ah352 he had flown a motorcycle further than anyone else has and was out to set a new world record today when he paid the ultimate price.

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"My heart is broken for his family. Sending our love to Jessica, Willy and Watson. R.I.P Alex Harvill."