Australian Motocross racer Joel Evans’ baby born five months after death

The fiancee of late Australian motocross champion Joel Evans has announced the birth of the couple’s first child – five months after the elite rider died in a horrific crash. Mr Evans’ fiancee Michaela Evans announced the birth of their baby boy, Freddy Jae, who was born on October 3. “He is the perfect mix of love, strength, and a whole lot of his dad shining through. With all the hair and chubb to go with,” she said. The Queensland rider was involved in a crash at a track near Port Adelaide in April, he later died in hospital. He was riding in the elite division of a ProMX Championship event, which was called off following the crash. A message posted to Mr Evans’ official Facebook page following his death said the 30-year-old was expecting to become a father. “We lost the most incredible person on this earth. The most authentic, loved and kind hearted soul,” the message read. “He loved and devoted his life to this sport which brought him so much joy and he rode it out right till the end. We are so grateful for the outpouring of love and support for our beautiful man. “He is such a loved partner, uncle, brother, friend and son but most proudly a father to our adored little boy who is joining us in October.” Fellow motocross champion Jay Wilson welcomed the arrival of the week-old newborn saying he was happy for Ms Evans. “Congratulations Mikki and Joel. What an incredible boy you created. All the love and strength to you, mumma,” a friend posted. “Perfect little Freddy. He would be so proud of you Mikki,” another person said.