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Originally Posted by John_W

I couldn't get on that site either, from the Leesburg Daily Commercial Golf cart driver killed in The Villages - Daily Commercial: News

Golf cart driver killed in The Villages



LADY LAKE – A golf cart driver was killed Monday when a pickup truck struck the cart while it was crossing U.S. 441 in The Villages.

The accident occurred in front of The Villages Regional Medical Center in Lady Lake. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Stephen Sanchez, 77, was driving his 2016 Atomi golf cart east across 441 at Bella Cruz Drive when he was struck by a 1998 Ram pickup heading south on 441.

Sanchez was taken to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries. The pickup was driven by Sean Patrick Donovan, 27. Alcohol was not involved. Charges are pending.

The Consumer Products Safety Commission reports that about 15,000 golf cart accidents a year occur in which someone is injured seriously enough to seek emergency room treatment. The Villages, where thousands of residents get around by golf cart instead by car, experiences a number of serious accidents involving golf carts every year.

This is so sad. So sorry to hear this. Prayers go out to all involved.