Alfonso Ribeiro Reveals Daughter Ava, 4, Suffered Scooter Accident Day Before Her 4th Birthday

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Alfonso Ribeiro’s daughterAva Suesuffered a scooter accident a day before her fourth birthday.

TheDancing with the Starsco-host and his wifeAngelarevealed on Instagram Friday that their daughter hademergency surgery after falling off her sit-down scooter.

“Not the kind of day you want the day before turning 4,” wrote Ribeiro, 51, alongside a photo showingAva’s injuries.

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“I announced to the fam, kids, sitter & friends helping out getting ready for Ava’s birthday party that ‘we are not doing anything crazy or dangerous today that could potentially end up with an ER visit.’ I literally made everyone lock eyes to me when I said these words,” she recalled.

“Sadly, my words were soon forgotten and long story short, this poor girl crashed off a sit-down scooter…the day before her bday,” Angela shared. “A big thank you to Dr. Raffy at @kareskinmd for seeing us after hours and performing a procedure to hopefully eventually have little scaring on her face and arms.”

She continued: “Not a fun way to spend your last day as a 3-year-old, but she was a trooper. Giving this sweet girl some extra cuddles tonight.💔”

Ribeiro and Angela share Ava and sonsAlfonso “AJ” Lincoln, 9, andAnders Reyn, 8. TheFresh Prince of Bel-Airalum is also father to 20-year-old daughter Sienna from a previous relationship.

source: people.com