Trumbull High School Student Killed In Crash, ID Released: Report

TRUMBULL, CT — Trumbull High School student, Mason Murren, 15, has died as a result of injuries sustained in an e-bike crash on Thursday, News 12 CT reported.

In an email to parents, which was obtained by News 12 CT, it states that "Our hearts are with Murren family, friends, and all who knew and loved him." Support staff will be at the high school from 2-4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. (Read more at News 12 CT).

School officials said it is with "profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our students," as reported by Hearst CT.

Hearst also reported that Mason was the cousin of James McGrath, a 17-year-old Fairfield Prep student who was fatally stabbed in 2022 in Shelton. An attorney representing the family told Hearst Saturday, "There are no words to explain the pain that the McGrath family is going through" following both losses. (Read more at Hearst CT).

Raul Valle, who was 16 at the time, was accused of fatally stabbing McGrath outside a home in Shelton in May 2022.

Valle, who is now 20 years old, was found not guilty of charges of murder and intentional manslaughter, as well as intentional first and second-degree assault, after a 12-person jury returned a partial verdict Wednesday afternoon, according to media reports. The jury was deadlocked on a few other charges, and the judge declared a mistrial.

A Meal Train has been set up to assist the Murren family. "As many of you know, the Murren family is experiencing an unimaginable loss. In this time of deep sorrow, we want to come together as a community to support them in any way we can.

"Mason was a bright, kind-hearted boy with a sharp wit, quiet strength, and a sense of humor that brought joy to those around him. He was deeply loved by those who knew him and will be missed beyond words. Thank you so much for your love and support during this difficult time!" according to the Meal Train. (You can view the Meal Train here).

Police Lt. Brian Weir said the 15-year-old teen was riding an electric bike south on Main Street near Whitney Avenue around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, when the bike was struck by a car traveling in the northbound lane.

The collision caused serious injuries to the teen, Weir said. The driver of the car was the only occupant of the vehicle and was not injured. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to Weir.

No charges have been filed at this time, Weir said.

According to Weir, the department received several reports Thursday of a bike struck by a vehicle on Main Street near Whitney Avenue.

The vehicle was heavily damaged and came to rest in the roadway, and the bicyclist was seriously injured, Weir said in an earlier release.

The bicyclist received medical aid from police officers and emergency medical service crews and was taken to an area hospital, Weir said.

Trumbull, Fairfield and Westport police are investigating the incident. The cause of the crash has not been determined yet, according to Weir.