PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — An incident report from the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) reveals that the 6-year-old girl who was killed in a go-kart incident at a Port St. Lucie adventure park was allegedly not wearing a seat belt at the time.

According to the report, on Saturday, December 6, at about 8:51 p.m., officers and rescue personnel were dispatched to Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park after receiving reports about a child who was hit from behind on a go-kart and was allegedly throwing up blood and bleeding from her nose after being hit in the sternum.

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The child who was identified as 6-year-old Emma was taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital following the incident, the report reads. On Sunday, December 7, the child died from her injuries.

Port St. Lucie detectives reviewed surveillance footage that showed Riddle in a go-kart and allegedly not wearing a seat belt. The report states that Go-Kart #16, which Riddle was riding, was towed to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, where it is currently being held in the garage as evidence.

The report states that while investigating the scene, detectives did not see any signs to wear seat belts except at the beginning of the ride. The report continued that the ride was also operated by a juvenile employee.

The report continues that employees at the adventure refused to give statements without an attorney being present.

CBS12 checked Urban Air’s go-kart safety tips and found that it says visitors should check the equipment and “make sure that the go-kart you are using is in good condition and that all safety features, such as brakes and seat belts, are working properly.”

At this time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the incident. Meanwhile, Emma Riddle’s memorial is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Chapel in Port St. Lucie.

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