Woman dies after falling out of golf cart, driver charged with DUI manslaughter: FHP
THE VILLAGES, Fla. - A 58-year-old man from the Villages has been arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter after the passenger in the golf cart he was driving fell out while he swerved to avoid a parked car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The 60-year-old victim from Norridge, Illinois was taken to a local hospital where she later died.
The driver of the golf cart, Richard Keil, was found to be impaired after the crash and arrested by FHP troopers.
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The two people were heading north on San Marino Drive and the crash happened at the intersection of Santa Clara Circle.
What's next:
An investigation is ongoing.
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The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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