GoFundMe Account Set Up For Berkeley Boy Badly Injured In Dirt Bike Accident

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ -Friends of Ethan Knapp and his family are asking people to contribute to a GoFundMe account set up for the boy who was severely injured in a dirt bike accident at Johnson's Pit in Bayville on Sept. 17.

Ethan was flown to Jersey Shore University Medical Center after the accident. Police have said the boy's dirt bike and a 1993 Chevy Blazer collided that afternoon.

He suffered two broken legs, a broken hip and a severe concussion and has already had several surgerises.

"He has a few more surgeries to go but is making progress," the GoFundMe page states. "He will have a long road of recovery ahead and a lot of doctor bills. Please help him and his family out in this tough time. Every dollar helps."

The goal for the GoFundMe account is $50,000, So far, $3,775 has been raised. If you want to donate, click here.

Friends are also selling "Team Knapp" T-shirts for $15 and hooded sweatshirts for $25. If you are interested, please e-mail ritkershaw@aol or Justin Soto. All proceeds will go to Ethan and his family. You can also purchase a bracelet for $3. Please contact barbwisk@yahoo.com. All of the items are available now.

Tony's Pizza in Bayville has pledged to donate 25 percent of the Oct. 4 proceeds to help with expenses. Before you order, please mention your purchase is for Ethan. The restaurant is located at 340 Route 9 in Bayville.

The accident is under investigation by the Berkeley police department's traffic bureau, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and the Ocean County Sheriff's Department, she said.

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