A family’s joyful celebration turned into an unimaginable tragedy last weekend at an adventure park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
When a six‑year‑old girl named Emma Riddle died after being severely injured in a go‑kart collision.
Emma was at the park with her loved ones to celebrate her sister’s birthday when the horrifying incident occurred, leaving a community
in shock and mourning as authorities continue their investigation.
A Night of Celebration
On the evening of Saturday, December 6, 2025, Emma and her family visited Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park, a popular entertainment destination in Port St. Lucie that features trampolines, arcade games, climbing structures — and go‑karting.
The family was gathered there for a birthday celebration for Emma’s sister, eager for an evening of fun and laughter.
According to police, the call to emergency services came in just before 9 p.m., reporting a serious go‑kart accident involving a child.
When responders arrived, they found Emma severely injured after a collision between go‑karts. She was in a go‑kart with an adult at the time another vehicle struck them from behind, causing a significant impact.
Emergency Response and Hospitalization
First responders from the St. Lucie County Fire District began treating Emma at the scene for her critical injuries.
