Two Killed in Fatal Golf Cart Crash at U.S. 27/441 in The Villages

A tragic crash involving a golf cart claimed the lives of two people Friday night in The Villages, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The fatal collision occurred at a busy intersection and highlights the serious risks associated with golf cart travel on public roadways.

FHP reports that the crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9, at the intersection of County Road 109 and U.S. 27/U.S. 441.

According to investigators, a 64-year-old man from Lady Lake was driving a golf cart westbound on County Road 109 when he ran a red light at the intersection. At the same time, a 23-year-old woman from Eustis was traveling southbound on U.S. 27/441 in a Kia Soul.

The Kia struck the golf cart, causing it to overturn and come to rest at the southwest corner of the intersection.

The golf cart driver and his passenger, a 58-year-old woman from The Villages, were both transported to a local hospital. Tragically, both later died from their injuries, FHP confirmed.

The driver of the Kia and her 1-year-old child passenger were also taken to the hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

While golf carts are commonly used in communities like The Villages, they offer little to no protection in a collision with a passenger vehicle. Unlike cars, golf carts typically lack:

• Seatbelts or airbags
• Structural crash protection
• Adequate lighting for nighttime travel

When golf carts enter intersections or cross high-speed roadways such as U.S. 27/441, the risk of catastrophic or fatal injuries increases significantly.

Fatal golf cart crashes often involve issues such as:

• Failure to obey traffic signals
• Limited visibility at night
• Speed differentials between vehicles
• Inadequate roadway design for mixed vehicle traffic

Legal Rights After a Fatal Golf Cart Accident

When a fatal golf cart crash occurs, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim under Florida law, depending on the circumstances.

Potential compensation may include:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support and services
• Loss of companionship and protection
• Mental pain and suffering
• Medical expenses incurred prior to death

Even when a traffic violation is alleged, a full investigation is critical. Factors such as roadway design, signal timing, visibility, signage, and vehicle speed may all play a role in determining liability.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent families who have lost loved ones in serious and fatal traffic accidents across Florida, including crashes involving golf carts in retirement and planned communities.

We intentionally maintain a small caseload, ensuring families work directly with experienced attorneys. Our firm promptly acts to:

• Conduct an independent investigation
• Analyze traffic signal data and roadway conditions
• Obtain crash reports, witness statements, and surveillance footage
• Identify all available insurance coverage
• Handle all communications with insurers and investigators

Families pay nothing upfront. We only recover fees if we recover compensation.

If your loved one was killed in a golf cart accident or another serious traffic crash, you do not have to face this difficult time alone.

📞 Contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We represent families throughout The Villages, Lake County, Sumter County, and across Florida.