34-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling Off Golf Cart. Driver Arrested for DUI Manslaughter
Port St.Lucie, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- The Port St Lucie Police have announced a 34-Year-Old man died after falling off a Golf Cart. The driver was arrested for DUI Manslaughter.
This is what happened:
On April 26, 2022, at 11:07pm, the Port St. Lucie Police Department responded to the Floridian National Golf Club in the 3700-BLK of SE Floridian Dr in reference to a man who fell off a golf cart.
Preliminary investigation revealed three individuals left the clubhouse in a golf cart and were traveling back to a residence in the community. The golf cart went over a raised manhole cover, causing the victim who was standing in the rear of the golf cart to fall off and hit the roadway.
The Saint Lucie County Fire District transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver and front seat passenger were uninjured.
Traffic Homicide Investigators responded to scene and arrested the driver, John Hehr 53 years old of Texas, for DUI manslaughter. Hehr was transported to the St. Lucie County Jail. The victim was identified as 34-year-old, Christopher Cipra of Texas.
Traffic Homicide Investigators continue to investigate the incident at this time.
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