In a devastating accident that shocked the Fort Myers community and beyond, a 3-year-old boy at the wheel of a golf cart was involved in a collision that led to a 7-year-old boy’s death.
The incident occurred on Monday afternoon on private property in Fort Myers, Florida, as per the Florida Highway Patrol’s report.
Florida Boy Death Raises Questions About Golf Cart Safety
As the young driver approached a curve in the vicinity of a home, the golf cart struck the 7-year-old boy, who was standing in the front yard.
Immediately, the older child was rushed to a local hospital.
Regrettably, despite medical efforts, the boy was pronounced dead, marking an inconsolable Florida boy death.
The 3-year-old, in contrast, was unharmed.
The identities of both boys are being kept private at this time, and it remains unclear if the two were related or if there was parental supervision at the time of the incident.
This raises questions about how such a young child ended up behind the wheel, prompting an investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
New Florida Law
In the wake of this distressing Florida boy death, it’s important to note that concerns about minors driving golf carts in Florida are not unprecedented.
