Man Charged With DUI After Wife Dies in St. Johns County Golf Cart Crash
Woman Killed in Golf Cart Crash in St. Johns County
A woman died on Sunday in a golf cart crash in a Jacksonville residential community in St. Johns County, Florida. Authorities charged her husband, identified as Angelo Theodosiou, with driving under the influence (DUI) following the incident.
The crash occurred over the weekend in a neighborhood where golf carts are widely used. An incident report states that the woman, identified as Theodosiou’s wife, hit her head on the ground when she fell out of the golf cart. She was loaded into an ambulance at the scene. Her death followed the injuries she sustained in the fall.
Witness Accounts and Immediate Aftermath
Neighbor Christopher Barnes reported that he saw the scene minutes after the crash. He stated that he woke up to lights outside, went out, and saw that the woman had already been placed in the ambulance. He observed her husband at the scene while police spoke with him and noted that the golf cart was positioned by a mailbox.
Another resident, Yariela Farkas, who lives in the neighborhood, commented that a golf cart is still a vehicle and can be dangerous when someone is drinking and driving. Residents in the community have expressed concern about golf carts moving through the area without speed bumps or stop signs to slow drivers.
DUI Charge and Refusal of Breath Test
Authorities took Angelo Theodosiou into custody after the crash. He is currently behind bars and has been charged with DUI. Officials reported that he refused to take a breath test following the incident.
Attorney Curry Pajcic, who is not connected to the case, stated that accidents involving golf carts occur frequently in Florida. Pajcic also said that such incidents happen on a weekly, if not daily, basis across the state and that the number of these crashes is increasing.
Community Concerns About Golf Cart Safety
Residents in the Jacksonville residential community have raised concerns about both teenagers and adults driving golf carts at high speeds in the neighborhood. They noted that there are no speed bumps or stop signs in certain areas to reduce speed. Barnes said neighbors had experienced close calls previously and believed it might only be a matter of time before a serious accident occurred at the intersection where this crash happened.
Pajcic emphasized that golf carts can be dangerous and are capable of causing fatal injuries. He provided general safety guidance, including not drinking and driving, wearing seatbelts when available, using headlights and blinkers, and staying in the proper lane when operating such vehicles.