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6-Year-Old Girl Dies After Go-Kart Accident at Port St. Lucie Adventure Park

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A tragic accident at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park has claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl, prompting multiple investigations and renewed scrutiny of safety practices at family entertainment centers.

🚨 The Incident

Port St. Lucie Police say they were called to the park just before 9:00 p.m. on Saturday after staff reported a serious go-kart collision involving a child.

The girl — Emma Riddle, 6 — had been riding in a go-kart with an adult when another kart reportedly struck them on the track. First responders treated her at the scene before she was airlifted to HCA Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce. Despite emergency care, Emma died from her injuries on Sunday.

The family told reporters Emma had been at the park celebrating her sister’s birthday.

💔 Remembering Emma

In an obituary released by her family, Emma was described as “full of life, love, and light,” a child who “touched every soul she met.”
A public memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. at a local chapel in Port St. Lucie.

🔍 Investigations Underway

Urban Air Adventure Park has temporarily closed while an investigation moves forward.

Authorities have notified:

• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which regulates go-kart operations

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• The Medical Examiner’s Office, which is reviewing the cause of death

Police have not released further details, citing an active investigation, and no findings on equipment malfunction, driver error, or staffing have been disclosed.

⚠️ Safety Questions Emerge

The accident has raised broader concerns about the safety of indoor adventure parks, many of which feature high-speed attractions alongside trampolines, climbing structures, and other physically demanding activities.

Urban Air locations nationwide have previously faced lawsuits linked to injuries, renewing conversations about:

• supervision requirements

• training of staff

• equipment maintenance

• safety standards for child riders

Regulators are expected to closely review the park’s compliance history and maintenance protocols.

📌 A Community in Mourning

As investigators work to determine what went wrong, the Port St. Lucie community continues to rally around the Riddle family. Messages of sympathy and grief have flooded social media, with residents calling for accountability and improved safety measures at local entertainment venues.

This story remains developing. Updates will be provided as authorities release new information, including findings from the medical examiner and safety regulators.