On October 22nd, 2025, Bryce and his family left in their cars to go on a lunch break as they usually did. A couple of minutes later, Bryce lost control of his vehicle, and his vehicle went directly into oncoming traffic. Sadly, Bryce was ejected from the car and badly wounded. His family had to witness the tragedy as they tried to save his life while waiting for paramedics after their worlds were just turned upside down in a second. His brother JJ, so lost and inconsolable, witnessed something a brother should never have to see. Bryce was in bad shape when JJ, Jamie, and Damion ran to him seconds after the crash happened. He was still breathing and had a pulse, so we all hoped for a miracle and made sure he knew he wasn’t alone. When the paramedics arrived, they all raced to the hospital while making phone calls no one should have to make to his mother, father, and siblings. Once everyone arrived at UCF Lake Nona Hospital, the doctors came with the news he did not make it. He was gone forever after only 18 short years on this earth. His life was just getting started. He had so many goals and so much to offer the world. Life just doesn’t feel the same without him in it.

In a few seconds, so many lives were changed, and one life was taken far too soon. His laugh, his smile, his energy, his comfort were just gone.

There’s something unusually cruel about losing someone to a car accident. It can happen to anyone at any time. One second you’re joking and laughing, the next you’re in hell on earth.

Bryce was so loved by so many people. Losing such a young and vibrant person is a loss you couldn’t comprehend unless you’re forced to.

The impact he made on his family is only that much more apparent now that he’s not here.

His mother, father, siblings, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends have all been shattered by this loss.

No one wanted this, no one expected this. You can’t prepare for something like this, and if you could, we would do everything in our power to prevent this from happening.

His family is suffering enough without having to worry about the financial strain a tragedy of this magnitude causes.

We don’t expect anything but are grateful for any contribution you can make to Bryce’s family. Even if it’s just a share to spread his name and story.

Please pray this family finds peace and Bryce’s presence everywhere they go in everything they do.

Rest in Paradise Bryce Smeltzer. Until we see you again.