Man seriously injured in traditional golf cart accident

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Port St. Lucie police are investigating after a man driving a golf cart was injured in a single-vehicle accident.

The accident occurred at Town Park Avenue and Southwest Tradition Parkway around 7:35 p.m. Tuesday.

Investigators said a white car and a golf cart were driving southbound through the gate when the driver of the golf cart attempted to merge in front of the car and struck the front of the cart, causing the cart to lose control and crash into a curb.

The driver was thrown from the car.

He was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital with serious head injuries.

The entrance to the city park was temporarily closed and drivers were forced to find an alternative route.

Anyone with information about this accident should call Traffic Investigator K. Appelbaum at (772) 871-5001 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at (800) 273-8477.