Perhaps this gentleman shouldn't have been driving anything, anywhere.
No matter what, it's very sad.

[skip0358]

The speed at which vehicles travel on 441 to me says don't even attempt to cross. The light MAY have been green when he started and MAY have changed to yellow & red after he stated crossing. Either way sadly someone died. Legal or not I wouldn't cross 441 in a Golf Cart other then using the Bridge. I've seen it by Lowe's with regular non street legal carts. Looking for an early permanent resting place for sure.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

So most likely the truck was at fault. Very unlikely the lsv is crossing against light.

Unfortunately death resulted, rest in peace.

There is a traffic light there, but why would assume that the golf cart driver didn't run the red light?

Anything could have happened. The golf cart driver might have had a medical incident and went through a red light. Or the truck driver may have blown the light. I don't see where it's very unlikely that the lsv was crossing against the light.

We'll probably find out more once an investigation is done.

But as you say, a very unfortunate death. RIP.

[rubicon]

Street legal golf carts are a tragic accident waiting to happen. This is especially true since The Villages and surrounding communities are growing at a rapid pace creating increase in traffic and all the horribles it creates . I stay away from diamond lanes unless it is absolutely unavoidable

[Allegiance]

If that guy went though a red light across a six lane highway in a lsv, it had to be suicide or a medical condition.

[2BNTV]

Today's DS covered this death but not with any details of the accident.

He will be remembered as the type of guy who would give the shirt off his back to anyone.

It always makes me sad to see someone get killed in a golf cart accident after living 77 years or so.

[NoMoSno]

The on-line news said "charges are pending"
I suspect it was the truck that ran the red. Common occurrence around here.
Whether it was a LSV, a bicyclist, a walker, or someone in their scooter, it's tragic.

[Allegiance]

I legally crossed 441 in a regular Golf cart just to see what was on the other side. It was not a comfortable experience.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Allegiance

I legally crossed 441 in a regular Golf cart just to see what was on the other side. It was not a comfortable experience.

I suggest you don't do it then.
I cross everyday and feel very comfortable.