14-Year-Old Boy Dies in Midair Collision with Another Rider During Motocross Practice

A 14-year-old boy has died after an accident at a motocross practice in North Carolina.

Two riders were at the finish line when they collided in midair, resulting in the death of Camden Trail on Saturday, June 7, East Bend Motorsports said in a statement. 

“Neither one was at fault that we can tell after reviewing our cameras, it was purely a tragic incident,” Travis Rominger wrote from the off-road racing venue in East Bend. He was the first person to reach the teenager, with paramedics arriving less than a minute later. He said that “life-saving treatment” continued for an hour, but the boy did not survive.

“There is nothing that we would have done any differently, but we do seek to honor Camden,” Rominger continued, “and his parents made it very clear to me in the ambulance that [he] died doing what he loved.”

The family declined to comment when contacted by PEOPLE. East Bend Motorsports, East Bend Police Department and East Bend Fire Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment. 

Trail, who was from Bassett, Va., was preceded in death by his five siblings, according to his obituary. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed riding his mountain bike and jet skis. 

“Cam loved just about anything with a motor, especially his dirt bikes,” the obituary continued. “He was a loved young man that had an infectious smile to everyone in his life.”

The teenager loved his friends, worked hard at school and even had his own lawn care business. 

The GoFundMe created by East Bend Motorsports in his memory has already raised more than $27,000, as of Tuesday, June 10. 

Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

In an updated Facebook post on Monday, June 10, Rominger said he has spoken with the teen’s family multiple times since the fatal accident. They have given permission for a permanent memorial to be placed on the track site and an annual “Cam” Memorial Shoot-Out Race will be scheduled for next June. 

“Cam loved motocross and he loved EBMX,” wrote Rominger. “He will be missed but never forgotten.”

Trail’s funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10.