Alex Harvill has died on Thursday while practicing for a world record jump at a Washington State Airport.
28-year-old Alex Harvill was trying to break the Guinness World Record for the longest motorcycle ramp jump when he crashed. He was trying to make a jump of 351 feet but he came up short and slammed into the side of a large dirt mold.
He was trying to break the record set by Australia’s Robbie Maddison on March 29, 2008. He was riding his Suzuki 450 when the accident happened.
Grant County Sherrif department released a statement regarding his death:
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (17 JUNE 2021) – 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.
Alex Harvill Wife Jessica
Alex was married to Jessica Harvill who he called his best friend. The two have been in a relationship since July 6, 2013. Jessica works at Sole Performance. Before marrying Alex, she was Jessica Boyd who was born to Joel Boyd and Stacie Marie Boyd.
Jessica celebrates her birthday on December 28 every year and is 29 years old currently.
I married my best friend. From chasing dreams to raising a family. Jessica and I have been through it all. She has stuck by my side during my highest of highs and lowest of lows. I’m so lucky to now call you my wife- Alex said in an Instagram post.
The couple tied the knot on September 1, 2019.
Alex Harvill Children
Alex Harvill leaves behind two children- his eldest son Wills who is 5 years old and his younger Watson Robert Harvill who was born on May 18, 2021.
Wills regularly accompanied his father in his adventures and was very keen to get on the bike. He can be seen practicing in many of the videos that Alex posted on his Instagram account.
This incident has deeply affected his wife and two kids and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Alex Harvill Net Worth
Alex is estimated to have left behind a net worth of $200,000. He was very successful in his line of work and broke the world record at the age of 19. On May 12, 2012, he broke the world record for ramp to dirt by landing a 425 feet jump. The previous record was 392 feet.
He also set out to fly far beyond the Guinness World Record for the longest jump at Talladega Superspeedway in April 2017.
Alex Harvill Wikipedia
Alex Harvill was born in 1992. A current resident of Ephrata, Washington he was fond of bikes since a young age.
He has been riding since he was 4 years old and before that he would ride on the front of his dad’s bike. Harvill told the Columbia Basin Herald in an interview last month about the record jump.
“My entire life I’ve ridden dirt bikes and looked up to everyone that races dirt bikes and think of those guys as heroes.”
Alex Harvill Quick Wiki Bio
| Real Name | Alex Harvill |
| Alex Harvill Age | 28 years |
| Alex Harvill Birthday | 1992 |
| Gender | Male |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Ephrata, Washington |
| Siblings | A sister- Christina |
| Relationship | Married |
| Wife | Jessica Harvill |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Education | Ephrata High School |
| Net Worth | $200,000 |
| Works at | Motocross |
| Social Media | Instagram, Facebook |
