A North Carolina community is mourning the sudden death of a 13-year-old cheerleader who died in a golf cart accident. Julia Rooney was riding with friends on Monday night when she was thrown from the passenger seat during a low-speed turn near Woodland Heights Elementary and Middle School, according to The Charlotte Observer. She was rushed to a hospital but later died from her injuries. Rooney, a member of the ATA cheer team, was remembered by her team as a bright presence who left a lasting impression. The cheerleader was “a light in our gym and someone who made an impact on everyone she met,” the team wrote in a tribute shared on Instagram, adding that she “always carried the same bright smile” throughout her tenure on the team. The post urged the community to keep Rooney’s family in their thoughts “as they navigate this unimaginable loss.” The cheerleader is survived by her parents, Chris and Dana, as well as her brother, Connor. Rooney’s burial will take place at 11 am on Wednesday, April 1, at St. Therese Catholic, according to her obituary.
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