‘Ride for Kyle’ aims to raise money for man fighting for his life after Market Street motorcycle accident

The fundraiser will include a raffle, a barbeque, and a motorcycle safety briefing to remind riders how to stay safe on the roads.

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Family and friends of a man involved in a motorcycle collision are hoping to raise money for him as he fights for his life.

On May 6th, 2022, Kyle Houck was riding his motorcycle home when a vehicle pulled out in front of him, causing a collision, in the area of Market Street and Gingerwood Road.

Houck was taken to Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

Houck showed no brain activity for 6 days following the collision.

Today, he’s currently on life-support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in a medically induced coma with minimal brain activity.

Friends and family of Houck will be holding a ‘Ride for Kyle’ fundraiser to help raise the money necessary for him to go forward with medical treatment.

The fundraiser will include barbeque plates, a motorcycle safety briefing to remind riders how to stay safe on the road, and a raffle for prizes such as gift certificates for restaurants and stores, custom art pieces, gaming systems and more.

“Riders” on their motorcycles will meet at the rocks at Kure Beach at 11:00 a.m. on May 21st, and ride together as a group to the fundraiser, which takes place at 1:00 p.m.* on May 21st at 1610 N. Kerr Ave. Wilmington, NC 28405.

*The time had previously been for 12:00 noon, but was rescheduled for 1:00 p.m.*

If you can’t make it to the fundraiser, or want to donate directly, a GoFundMe page has been made for Kyle Houck to help his family pay for his necessary medical treatment.

Klay Houck, Kyle’s brother gave a statement about the event and his brother’s condition, saying “We are trying to now prepare for what happens next… My brother is a kind good loving young man.”