A Routine Golf Ride By an Enthusiast Turns South With a Nasty Accident

Accidents and disasters happen around the globe, some of which may even startle at times. The golf world does not stand safe as well.

Golf carts are an important and necessary part of the game. These carts are lightweight and easy to use. But they are difficult to maneuver in an open space and a major hazard to one’s life because they lack doors and windows. This occasionally leads to accidents. And recently, a golf cart rider became a victim of the same.

Recently, an older man got into an accident at Morse Boulevard around 1 p.m. on Friday. The 75-year-old man belonging to Village of Del Mar, was driving a green 2010 Yamaha golf cart when he met with an accident. According to the report from the Florida Highway Patrol, he was travelling north on Morse Boulevard, and as he was making a left turn onto Madero Drive at the entrance to the Village of Santo Domingo, he lost control and came within close range of a 2007 Cadillac CTS.

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As a result, the man’s golf cart was struck by the Cadillac from the right side, causing it to flip. A 77-year-old man from Lady Lake was apparently driving the Cadillac. Following the accident, the golf cart driver was immediately admitted to Ocala Regional Medical Centre. But for failing to yield the right way, he was issued a penalty.

The hazardous frequency of golf cart accidents on road

In another accident involving a golf cart back in 2020, a 72-year-old woman lost control of the vehicle, and drove into the path of a sedan east of Morse Boulevard. Sadly, she was struck and suffered a head injury. The Ocala Regional Medical Centre received her admission. The police reports state that the golf cart lacked seatbelts.

In a really terrible incident that occurred recently in May, a fantasy wedding was transformed into a nightmare by a golf cart accident. The wedding couple departed the celebration location, where they were struck by a drunk driver, while seated in the back of the golf cart. The golf cart repeatedly rolled off and was tossed for more than 100 yards. The bride died instantaneously, and the groom suffered serious injuries since the force was so great.

All of these mishaps raises one nagging question: Are golf carts safe around other cars? There have been measures taken to restrict and sometimes disallow the golf carts on the road. Although strong measures and stringent rules are highly desirable, the issue is exceedingly contentious.

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