Community Mourns 13-Year-Old Chance Hunnicutt After Tragic Bicycle Accident What stands out most in the aftermath of this tragedy is the silence—an absence that echoes through a family where **twin brothers were always inseparable**, their laughter and energy once filling every space. Now, that harmony is heartbreakingly broken by the death of **13-year-old Chance Hunnicutt**, who passed away on **October 20, 2025**, following a **bicycle accident** earlier in the week.
According to family and friends, Chance was seriously injured when his bike collided with a vehicle near his neighborhood. Emergency crews arrived quickly, and he was transported to a nearby hospital, but despite every effort to save him, **his injuries proved fatal**. His passing has left his twin brother, **Ryder**, classmates, and the entire community reeling in grief.
Chance was known for his **bright smile, fearless curiosity, and endless energy**. Whether riding bikes with his brother, joking with friends, or lending a hand to a teacher, he brought a warmth that left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him. Teachers remember him as a student who “lit up the classroom,” while his friends describe him as
“the kid who could make anyone laugh, no matter what kind of day you were having.”In response to the tragedy, **grief counselors have been made available at his school** to help students process their emotions. The community is also planning a **memorial bike ride** in Chance’s honor—a symbolic gesture celebrating the activity he loved most.
Participants will decorate their bikes with ribbons and lights in his favorite colors as a tribute to his spirit.As loved ones continue to navigate unimaginable sorrow, one message resonates among all who knew him: **Chance Hunnicutt’s joyful energy will never fade—it will ride on forever in the hearts of those he touched.**
