Regrettably, the older child suffered severe injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the young boy's injuries were too severe, and he tragically passed away.
From USA Today:
Under a new law that took effect in Florida on July 1, minors must be at least 15-years-old with a learner's permit or 16-years-old with a driver's license to drive a golf cart. Adults over the age of 18 are only required to have government-issued identification.
"It's a very sad situation," said Chyenne McKenny, an employee at Top Tropical Garden Center located across the street from the accident. "I couldn't believe it happened right here."
McKenny, who said she also has children, empathized with the victims' family. She added there are always children coming and going from the property, often playing with golf carts.
When she looked across the road, McKenny said she saw two ambulances and troopers at the home.
Records indicate the property where the crash happened is registered to Eris Medrano Jimenez and Araceli Valdez Arrez. A Spanish-speaking motorist who pulled into the property Tuesday morning in a red pickup said he's related to the boys' father, but declined further comment and closed the gate.
It's unclear if anyone will face charges.
"The tragic crash remains under investigation," Lt. Greg Bueno, spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol, wrote in a statement.
This marks the second tragic golf cart accident in Southwest Florida within the last three months.
In this other unfortunate incident, a group of eight passengers, including a 29-year-old woman, was riding on a golf cart when an SUV driven by a 56-year-old man collided with the back of the cart, resulting in a fatal outcome.
