JACKSON, N.J. — Online reports claiming that Scotty Cranmer, the renowned American professional BMX rider and YouTube creator, died in a crash are false. As of the latest verified information, Cranmer is alive, and there has been no official confirmation from his family, representatives or any credible news organization indicating that he has died. The false obituary appears to reference Cranmer’s well-known 2016 BMX accident at the Nitro World Games course in Maryland. During that event, he suffered a catastrophic crash while attempting a backflip, resulting in a severe spinal cord injury, fractured vertebrae, facial fractures and other life-threatening injuries. The accident dramatically changed his life and career, but he survived after undergoing multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation. Following the crash, Cranmer demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout his recovery. Although he was left with lasting physical limitations, he gradually returned to riding BMX, creating content and inspiring millions through his determination and positive outlook. His recovery journey has been widely documented on his YouTube channel and across the BMX community. Over the years, Cranmer has continued Post navigation Nev Schulman Accident Rumor Debunked: Television Host Is Alive; False Death Claims Spread Online Frank Valente Obituary, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Death: Community Mourns Following Reported Fatal Accident