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Pointer 02-20-2016 01:11 PM

golf cart accident by Colony
 
I just came past about 13 police and emergency vehicles on 466A. Looked like a really bad accident happened in the tunnel that goes over to Colony on the golf course side.
They have the golf path taped off limits and you can't get through that way by cart. They didn't seem to be diverting car traffic but the line of emergency vehicles has reduced 466A to one lane. I have a bad feeling that something really serious happened given what I could see from the other side. I don't know how one would get around there by cart. Maybe best to take a car if you need to go that way.

graciegirl 02-20-2016 01:19 PM

This strikes fear and sadness to all of our hearts. Hoping somehow the victim will be alright.

joldnol 02-20-2016 01:30 PM

details are on the forbidden site

joldnol 02-20-2016 01:32 PM

suv jumped the curb and nailed a cart on the multimodal. Driver of the suv had a medical incident....three passengers in the cart are in serious condition

Chatbrat 02-20-2016 02:40 PM

If your car doesn't have it, time to think about automatic braking features-in our community these episodes are becoming more & more commonplace.

We have it both of our cars and its always paying attention, just in case we're not

Taltarzac725 02-20-2016 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1188377)
If your car doesn't have it, time to think about automatic braking features-in our community these episodes are becoming more & more commonplace.

We have it both of our cars and its always paying attention, just in case we're not

Any details on cost and the like??

jdsl1998 02-20-2016 03:43 PM

Prayers go out with every sirens blair.

NYGUY 02-20-2016 03:48 PM

I just went past the tunnel under Morse, south of 466A, and the Community Watch guy blocking the tunnel told me their was at least one fatality. Several people will be needing our prayers.

dbussone 02-20-2016 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1188412)
I just went past the tunnel under Morse, south of 466A, and the Community Watch guy blocking the tunnel told me their was at least one fatality. Several people will be needing our prayers.


Very sad news indeed. I started praying with the initial news, but will certainly be continuing. Thank you for the update.

outlaw 02-20-2016 03:56 PM

More medical related accidents in this place due to age. I cringe whenever I see people walking with traffic streets or MMP. I want to tell them to walk against traffic, but I know better.

Chatbrat 02-20-2016 06:59 PM

What price do you put on your life--buy a car that will protect you & yours

Its about time people realize the death traps that golf carts are-they are & were designed to be driven engulf courses ,NOT on roads in close proximity to cars & trucks

Its your life- we don't own a golf cart & never will--our lives and physical health are more valuable than so called convenience & $$$$

Bogie Shooter 02-20-2016 07:08 PM

Differant strokes for differant folks.........

joldnol 02-20-2016 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1188492)
What price do you put on your life--buy a car that will protect you & yours

Its about time people realize the death traps that golf carts are-they are & were designed to be driven engulf courses ,NOT on roads in close proximity to cars & trucks

Its your life- we don't own a golf cart & never will--our lives and physical health are more valuable than so called convenience & $$$$

unless you are in as big or bigger suv, you would be just as screwed in a car colliding with a large suv.. These ladies were on a multi-modal and were not at fault. Another case of someone driving more vehicle than they can handle

fred53 02-20-2016 07:33 PM

The accident avoidance systems...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1188377)
If your car doesn't have it, time to think about automatic braking features-in our community these episodes are becoming more & more commonplace.

We have it both of our cars and its always paying attention, just in case we're not

are a god send, but if you know you need them then you really shouldn't be driving.

kcrazorbackfan 02-20-2016 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by joldnol (Post 1188505)
Another case of someone driving

when they might not have been. It'll be interesting to see if there was any prior issues with the SUV driver, even though we'll probably never hear it.

Prayers to all.


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