Khali Peñon, 14-Year-Old Plant City High School Freshman, Remembered After Electric Bike Collision In Plant City, Florida
Khali Peñon, a 14-year-old freshman at Plant City High School, passed away on May 13, 2026, after an electric bike collision in Plant City, Florida.
Khali was riding with a brother and a friend when a pickup truck struck the electric bike at North Wilder Road and Bryce Ravine Avenue.
Emergency teams took Khali to multiple hospitals, where medical staff treated a severe head injury and later declared Khali brain dead.
Family, classmates, neighbors, and friends now remember Khali as a bright, caring young person who brought warmth and joy to many lives.
Loved ones described Khali as the second oldest of seven siblings and someone who helped guide and protect younger family members.
Khali had looked forward to turning 15 on May 29, earning a learner’s permit, and preparing for the upcoming football season.
The Plant City community continues to support the family as they grieve this sudden loss.
Memorial and funeral service details will be announced later by family members.
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