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Originally Posted by Boffin

The study by the Taylor & Francis Group compiled information about golf cart crashes in The Villages between 2011 and 2019. During the observation period, a total of 875 golf cart-related accidents occurred, representing an average of 136 crashes, 65 hospitalizations and nine dead or disabled annually. Of all crashes, 48 percent resulted in hospitalization, severe trauma or death. Of these, ejection occurred in 27 percent, hospitalization in 55 percent and death or disability in 15 percent of crashes.

“Virtually all death and disability occurred within the setting of golf carts used on streets or road pathways. Death and disability particularly due to ejection during golf cart crashes, occur at an alarming rate when golf carts are used for local transportation,” the study’s authors wrote.

Well, what surprise. Did the mention population when up 20 fold. Did they make comparisons to vehicle crashes also? I bet they when up at higher rate. Seniors don’t bounce well anymore nor do they react or make good decisions. So naturally Put them in there toy racer and accidents has to go up. Also did they study how many golf cart drivers were at fault in those deaths? Probably 80% or more IMO.