Rogue Valley rallies around Medford family after teen dies in tragic bike accident

MEDFORD, Ore. —The community is rallying together in support of a family, who tragically lost their child in a bike accident this week.

Just before 8, Monday night, first responders were sent to the intersection of Sterling Point Drive and McQuire Way, after a bike collided with a car.

Medford police say 14-year-old Mason Ridgeway, was gaining speed downhill when he turned onto Sterling Point Drive and hit a jeep wrangler.
Police say he was wearing a helmet. They also say there is no evidence of criminal liability, involving the 16-year-old driver of the jeep.

A Go-Fund-Me has been set up to support the boy’s family. It’s already raised over $18,000-dollars.

Ridgeway’s celebration of life is being held tomorrow

Link to GoFundMe: Fundraiser for Chuck Ridgeway by Katelyn Owens : For Mason Ridgeway (gofundme.com)

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