Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
SUMTER COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a man was arrested for a golf cart accident in Sumter County on July 4th, according to the Villages News.
The crash happened in the area of Pinellas Place and Buena Vista Boulevard at about 9 p.m. The FHP said 63-year-old Marc James D’eon of the Village of St. John’s was driving a Yamaha golf court when he crashed into some hedges. A passenger in the cart was injured and taken to UF Health-Leesburg Hospital.
Following field sobriety exercises and a blood alcohol test, D’eon was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. He was booked at the Sumter County Detention Center and released after posting $1,000 bond.
Have you been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Sumter County due to another person’s negligence? If so, the experienced Sumter County car accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton can help you pursue compensation for your medical bills and other expenses you have incurred. To schedule a free initial consultation where we can review your case in detail, you can reach out to us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.