[Lindyb]

just came by the saddlebrook tunnel on 466 and many ems vehicles parked along 466. Saw a person being taken into ambulance by stretcher. Community watch person said "it's a head on golf cart collision, it's not pretty" hope everyone is alright.

[samhass]

What time was this? I saw three helicopters come into the LZ by hospice on 466 late this afternoon.

[Lindyb]

about 7pm

[RichieLion]

I'd wager it's a inexperienced Villager who went the wrong way down the one way approach. People get confused there.

[Pturner]

Very saddened to read this. Hope all involved will be OK.

[momesu]

So sad to read this. I was just through there today while on my "get aquainted with my golf cart" ride. I hope people weren 't too seriously hurt, but head on doesn't sound good. I think it will still be a while before I head out at night. Too easy to get confused in the dark if not sure where you are going.

Suzanne

Originally Posted by RichieLion

I'd wager it's a inexperienced Villager who went the wrong way down the one way approach. People get confused there.

Tunnel under BV @ Saddlebrook has one way entrance. Tunnel under 466 @ Saddlebrook doesn't. I think you are thinking of the wrong tunnel. OP stated EMS was parked on 466.

[phillygirl]

What is the legal golf cart speed. My new cart seemed really slow and TV golf guys told me it was set for the speed TV allows? It can't be more than 10 to 13 mph? Thanks and appreciate if someone could tell me.

[cookies]

We came upon the accident last evening around 6:30. We were coming from the north and it appeared to be on the Saddlebrook side of the tunnel from Laurel Manor under 466. We did not stick around to nose around or get in the way, there was plenty of EMS personel and quite a few golf carts shining lights on the scene. It didn't look good, keeping all involved in our prayers seemed to be our best option.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by phillygirl

What is the legal golf cart speed. My new cart seemed really slow and TV golf guys told me it was set for the speed TV allows? It can't be more than 10 to 13 mph? Thanks and appreciate if someone could tell me.

19 MPH. take your GPS for a ride.

[DaleMN]

Originally Posted by phillygirl

What is the legal golf cart speed. My new cart seemed really slow and TV golf guys told me it was set for the speed TV allows? It can't be more than 10 to 13 mph? Thanks and appreciate if someone could tell me.

19 mph

[graciegirl]

We live very close to 466 and we heard many, many, many, sirens last evening and knew it wouldn't be good news.

Please be extra cautious everyone. All of the time. Some of us are thinking about other things or are new to golf carts and certainly it is very hard to find your way around the golf cart trails at first. There isn't a one of us who hasn't made a few mistakes driving around here.

[samhass]

Gracie, the choppers had to be for something else. It had to be around 4;30 when they started and this accident must have been after dark.

[memason]

Maybe they were just practicing their landing skills ????

[JenAjd]

We were out for a cart ride around 4:30 to 6:00....there were helicopters going over probably around 5 or so though didn't look at the clock. There could have been more after dark too.

We saw some folks that appeared to be "confused" or not paying attention (this was south of 466A and then over in the Buttonwood area too--both in autos and carts. As stated---there are MANY new folks here now and we "all" really need to pay attention!!! Saw some folks driving where they had to pass signs that said "not to" due to the construction zones. This probably isn't the wisest thing--even on a weekend. Have heard of folks getting "caught" and fined for that!!