In a dramatic turn of events, Haiden Deegan, the 19-year-old brother of racing prodigy Hailie Deegan, found himself in the custody of Florida authorities. The Motocross star allegedly caused a ruckus that threatened the tranquillity of local residents, landing the young racer in hot water.
Haiden Deegan, a rising star in the Motocross landscape, was apprehended on March 21st at the Walton Sports complex parking lot. The incident was triggered by Deegan “drifting,” according to a report from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The teenager’s arrest records and mugshot quickly circulated online, revealing charges of violating street racing and stunt driving laws. In a seemingly lenient move, Deegan was released a few hours later on a $1,000 bond.
The young racer, originally from Temecula, California, has carved a niche for himself in the Motocross circles. Haiden competes in the AMA Supercross and Motocross championship under the banner of the Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing franchise. His impressive career includes victories in the 2023 and 2024 SuperMotocross (SMX) 250cc Championships and the 2024 AMA Motocross 250cc Championships. Despite his recent legal hiccup, Deegan continues to lead the AMA Supercross 250 SX, 12 points ahead of rival Julien Beaumer from Red Bull.
The incident unfolded at the Walton Sports Complex in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, when a deputy from the Walton County Sheriff’s department spotted a grey Audi R8 performing donuts. Despite the activation of police lights and sirens, Deegan continued his stunt before finally bringing the vehicle to a halt. In a clear statement of their seriousness, the police towed the car away and put it on a 30-day hold.
Surprisingly, Deegan seems to be taking the incident in stride, even capitalizing on his misadventure. The 19-year-old shared a TikTok video of his car at a gas station, captioning it “temporarily unavailable.” He also posted an image of his mugshot on a t-shirt and hoodie on Instagram, with a cheeky caption, “Dropping tomorrow 12 pm pst #outthecell.”
Further compounding the situation, the Daily Mail reported that the arresting officer seized fake driver’s licenses from Deegan, including one that falsely claimed he was 21. Despite this, Deegan was not charged with possessing fraudulent identification, thanks to his respectful demeanor during the encounter, according to Public Information Officer Corey Dobridnia.
Deegan’s arrest serves as a stark reminder to the young racer that while tricks and stunts may thrill on the track, they can have serious consequences off it. Although the Motocross racer is still young, this incident should serve as a wake-up call to mature and keep his impulses in check to avoid future legal troubles.
In other news, Haiden’s elder sister and Indy NXT racer, Hailie Deegan, has recently added a 1966 Ford Mustang to her car collection. She described the purchase of her dream car as a “steal” in a YouTube video, where she shared her excitement about the beautifully restored classic.
Hailie Deegan, a promising figure in motorsports, is transitioning to open-wheel racing following an unsuccessful stint in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Having made her first Indy NXT start at St. Petersburg, where she finished 14th, the Californian is now driving for HMD Motorsports and is hopeful of making her mark in this new discipline.
