Crime & Safety
Man Killed In Golf Cart Accident
A 52-year-old man died after he was struck by a golf cart in Jefferson County.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — A Jefferson County man died Thursday after a being struck and pinned to the ground by a golf cart earlier in the week. The incident occurred Wednesday in the 7600 block of Self Lane in Morris.
Sgt. Joni Money of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the victim, a 52-year-old male was working in his yard and his neighbor was driving his golf cart and had stopped to talk with him.
When the driver of the golf cart tried to leave, he didn’t realize his golf cart was in reverse and accidentally backed over the victim, Money said. The golf cart turned over during the accident and pinned the victim between the cart and the cement.
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The victim was transported to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries the following day.
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