‘One of a kind’: Loved ones mourn loss of 12-year-old athlete killed in e-bike crash

JUPITER, Fla (CBS12) — A community in Jupiter is grieving the heartbreaking loss of a 12-year-old boy, who tragically died in a crash involving an e-bike and a vehicle on Thursday night.

Coaches, friends, and family gathered Friday night to honor his memory, near a makeshift memorial decorated with flowers and heartfelt messages. Loved ones identified the boy as Rico Roundtree, a Jupiter Middle School student.

For those closest to him, Rico was more than an athlete—he was a cherished friend and teammate who lifted everyone’s spirits…

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