Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park will be closed amid litigation over a crash that killed a 9-year-old girl

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (KABC) — Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park announced it is closing due to a recent lawsuit over an accident that killed a 9-year-old girl.

Brooke Carlton died in June as a result of what was described as a “freak accident.”

The girl was riding an electric motorcycle on a route designated for off-road vehicles and was struck by another child who was also riding an off-road motorcycle, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office said.

The other child was treated at the scene for minor injuries and Brooke was taken to a hospital where she later died.

According to a statement posted to the park's Instagram account on Saturday, the property owner has terminated its contract.

“It was their decision that it would be in their best interest to close the track,” the statement said.

“Although there were many challenges along the way, we had a lot of fun operating the route. I think we were very lucky to have such a great group of customers and such good people at the track. It did. It was an honor and a pleasure to see you all on the track.”

A meeting is planned for Sunday for a final drive through the park.