52-year-old jockey Jarrod Deschamp dies from respiratory complications after a race at Neshoba County Fair; second incident this week.

52-year-old jockey Jarrod Deschamp died at the Neshoba County Fair due to respiratory complications after completing a race, marking the second incident involving a jockey at the fair this week. Deschamp had a 30-year career, earning over $6.7 million since 1989. The races are scheduled to continue through Friday, August 2, as an investigation into the incidents is underway.

August 01, 2024
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