Photo provided Grim Reaper Motorcycle Club Member Ron “Click” Shaw has succumbed to his injuries after a serious motorcycle accident this past Saturday.

MARTINS FERRY — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released a statement informing the public that Grim Reaper Motorcycle Club member Ron “Click” Shaw died Wednesday after being severely injured in a motorcycle accident on Ohio 7 Saturday evening.

Shaw was on a club ride with his wife, Melinda Shaw. Both were flown by medical helicopter to UPMC in Pittsburgh, where Melinda Shaw reportedly remains in stable condition.

The release confirmed the accident was caused by a rear tire blowout that led to the motorcycle overturning. It also confirmed neither Ron nor Melinda Shaw was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

After word spread about the accident, Bethanie Clark organized a fundraiser to help the family cover medical expenses.

She said despite the devastating news, plans remain in place for the June 7 pancake breakfast scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Route 40 LumberJax.

Clark said the funds will still go toward Melinda Shaw’s medical costs and also will help with funeral arrangements for Ron Shaw.

“Nothing has really changed other than the proceeds are needed for funeral costs and stuff as well. We don’t really know at this time what his wishes are but we’re just trying to drum this up as big as we can to alleviate that stress for the family,” Clark said. “We’re really trying to rally together and make sure that her and the kids are totally supported and that they don’t have to worry about this kind of stuff while they’re dealing with everything else and trying to start the mourning process and everything.”

Ron and Melinda Shaw have five children: Andrew, Matt, Mike, Mikayla and Breanna.

Clark added that Melinda Shaw appears to be making progress, but it remains a waiting game to see what her recovery process will look like.

“It’s going to be a long journey ahead for her, which we expected,” Clark said.

The fundraiser will feature a pancake breakfast including two pancakes and a choice of two sausage links or two pieces of bacon. Chinese auctions and a 50/50 raffle also will be held. Meals will cost $20 per person or $35 per couple.

To help pay for supplies for the fundraiser, Clark posted her Venmo and Cash App accounts on social media seeking donations. Clark’s Venmo account is @BClark134 with the last four-digit security code 5260. Her Cash App account is $Clark0134. She added anyone interested in donating cash or checks can contact her at 740-359-5260.

Clark also thanked Route 40 LumberJax owner Doug Longenette, who offered his space to host the event less than 24 hours after the fundraiser was announced. She said the event originally was planned for the Shadyside Club House, but because of the extensive community support, organizers decided a larger venue was needed.