A family of seven and their 16-year-old neighbor were hospitalized with serious injuries on Saturday, March 14, after their golf cart collided with another vehicle. The Florida Highway Patrol said that at around 6:15 p.m., the golf cart and its eight passengers were traveling east on Elam Road in Wesley Chapel, Florida, when the crash occurred.
The incident happened in Pasco County, which includes cities such as Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey, and Hudson. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the golf cart was struck by another vehicle, causing serious injuries to all eight occupants. The ages of the family members were not released, but the neighbor was identified as a 16-year-old. The condition of the drivers and passengers of the other vehicle involved in the crash is not specified.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the crash. The names of the individuals involved have not been released. The golf cart crash is under investigation, and more information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety on the roads, especially in Pasco County, where residents and visitors alike enjoy outdoor activities such as golf carting.
Originally reported by WFLA – Pasco County
Sources: WFLA – Pasco County
