Tragic Mishap on Bike Claims Life of Salem Boy

(SALEM) - Police report that a young Salem boy who received serious head injuries in a bicycle crash Thursday, died after being transported to Salem Hospital.

Salem Police Lt. Dan Deitz says eight-year old Ryan Johnson was riding on the sidewalk in front of his Salem home on Breys Avenue NE when he fell from the bicycle, striking his head on a concrete retaining wall, which is adjacent to the sidewalk.

Ryan's father, Raymond Johnson, was outside watching his son ride when the tragic accident occured, Deitz said.

Ryan was transported to the hospital by ambulance where he died from injuries suffered in the fall.

Deitz told Salem-News.com that the boy was not wearing a helmet when he crashed, but he added that because of the nature of the injuries, it would not have made a difference.

Ryan Johnson was a 2nd grade student who attended Englewood Elementary School. School officials have been notified according to Deitz, and grief counselors will be available at the school for students who may need assistance.

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Krystle Borgmann May 7, 2006 9:57 pm (Pacific time)

To Ray and Ness; My thoughts are with you as I know this is an extremely hard time still for you both. I wish I could be there with you. Love you

Editor April 30, 2006 2:54 pm (Pacific time)

We are very sorry about your comments being cut off and we are investigating why that happened, it seems to be a glitch. Please resend your comments and e-mail them us at newsroom@salem-news.com so we can make sure they are complete. Thank you.

Krystle Borgmann April 30, 2006 11:58 am (Pacific time)

I would like to know why complete comments are not posting? It cut off one of mine and one from Norma King .

Krystle Borgmann April 27, 2006 7:42 pm (Pacific time)

It has been 1 week now since this tragic accident,we have returned home to Ohio from Oregon. But I would like to let Ray

Tiffany Johnson April 26, 2006 8:56 pm (Pacific time)

This is Ryan's cousin and I do know this was a tragic accident that no one would of ever thought of occuring. I Really miss Ryan he was the most giving,Happiest little boy EVER and he is Greatly missed by all of the family.Especially Me! Ryan is my Baby cousin and I love him and Miss him Very Much!!!!!!!

Krystle Borgmann April 26, 2006 8:51 pm (Pacific time)

I am Ryans aunt and godmother. This is for all to know... Ryan will always be greatly loved and in our hearts. I am also responding to Beth Marshall; If you read this article no he was not wearing a helmet but if he had been it would not have saved his life... as it was his throat that was actually injured.

Norma King April 26, 2006 7:36 pm (Pacific time)

I know this family. The article has left out the fact the handlebars hit him in the throat. That is why the helmet would not have saved him. To Ray

Jason Ross April 21, 2006 3:48 pm (Pacific time)

I am one of ryans best frends and I am very VERY sad that he died.

The Editor April 21, 2006 8:49 am (Pacific time)

Beth, the part about the helmet has been added. We will go into more details in another story, just trying to be sensitive toward the family during this tragic period. It certainly is an important part of the story.

Beth Marshall April 21, 2006 8:02 am (Pacific time)

Was this little boy wearing a helmet? If not, what a sad tragic way to find out that there is a bicycle helmet law for children for a reason. My prayers go out to Ryan's family at this heart breaking time.

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