{"id":82221,"date":"2025-12-13T15:39:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T15:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/82221\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T15:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T15:39:07","slug":"community-gathers-to-celebrate-the-life-of-girl-killed-in-go-kart-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/82221\/","title":{"rendered":"Community gathers to celebrate the life of girl killed in go-kart crash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12)  \u2014 Friends, family, and neighbors are coming together Saturday to honor the memory of Emma Riddle, a bright and beloved 6-year-old whose life was tragically cut short following a go-kart crash on<a href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/news\/local\/6-year-old-girl-dies-after-incident-at-port-st-lucie-adventure-park-port-st-lucie-police-department-south-florida-treasure-coast-news-urban-air-at-9020-s-us-hwy-1-december-8-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> December 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Emma passed away following an incident at <a href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/news\/local\/911-call-released-in-fatal-go-kart-accident-in-port-st-lucie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Urban Air Adventure Park<\/a>, where the family&#8217;s attorney alleged that a<a href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/news\/local\/go-kart-malfunction-killed-6-year-old-girl-at-florida-adventure-park-attorney-says-urban-air-trampoline-and-adventure-park-in-port-st-lucie-floirda-news-december-12-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> go-kart malfunction<\/a> caused a fatal crash during a family celebration. While investigations continue, the focus this weekend will be on celebrating the joy Emma brought to everyone who knew her.<\/p>\n<p>A Celebration of Life service will be held on December 13, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Chapel PSL at 5555 NW St. James Drive. The church has opened its doors to all who wish to pay their respects.<\/p>\n<p>Emma\u2019s family describes her as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/news\/local\/identity-of-revealed-of-6-year-old-girl-killed-at-psl-adventure-park-port-st-lucie-police-department-florida-december-9-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">full of life, love, and light,<\/a>\u201d a child whose faith was strong and whose kindness touched every soul she met. \u201cShe loved God with all her heart,\u201d they shared. \u201cHer laughter and warmth will forever remain in our hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The service will include prayers, music, and personal tributes, offering a space for the community to grieve together and celebrate Emma\u2019s short but meaningful life. Attendees are encouraged to bring memories and stories to share as the family honors their \u201cbeautiful angel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/news\/local\/family-of-women-killed-in-crash-file-10-million-lawsuit-over-fatal-wpbpd-pursuit-west-palm-beach-police-department-south-florida-palm-beach-county-boynton-beach-news-mother-and-her-pregnant-daughter-december-12-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Family of women killed in crash file $10 million lawsuit over fatal WPBPD &#8216;ghost chase&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Though her time was brief, her family says Emma\u2019s impact was immeasurable. She will be remembered as a cherished daughter, sister, and friend.<\/p>\n<p>Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. <a href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sign up for our newsletter<\/a> to get the day&#8217;s top headlines delivered right to your inbox. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CBS12NewsWPEC\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Subscribe to our YouTube channel<\/a> for the biggest stories and can&#8217;t miss video.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. 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