News Summary
An 86-year-old man, Ronald New, from Aiken, South Carolina, has died in a golf cart accident that occurred early Saturday morning. The incident took place on Powell Pond Road when the golf cart veered off the road and crashed into a ditch, leading to blunt force injuries. Emergency responders pronounced New dead shortly after the crash. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, including pending toxicology results to determine if substances contributed to the accident. Local residents have expressed condolences to his family.
Aiken
An 86-year-old man from Aiken, South Carolina, Ronald New, has died following a tragic golf cart accident that occurred early Saturday morning, February 27. The incident took place at approximately 12:40 a.m. as New was driving an EZ-GO golf cart west on Powell Pond Road.
According to reports from the Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables, the golf cart veered off the left side of the road near Scotch Lane and subsequently crashed into a ditch. The impact caused the driver to be ejected from the vehicle. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, but New was pronounced dead at 1:10 a.m. as a result of blunt force injuries.
The incident is currently under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol, which is working to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident. As part of the investigative process, toxicology results are pending to assess whether any substances may have contributed to the crash.
Key Details of the Accident
- Date and Time: February 27, 12:40 a.m.
- Location: Powell Pond Road, Aiken, SC
- Victim: Ronald New, 86, of Aiken
- Vehicle: EZ-GO golf cart
- Injuries: Blunt force injuries leading to death
- Time of Death: 1:10 a.m.
Investigation Underway
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is actively conducting an investigation into the events leading up to the accident. As part of this process, authorities will be looking into various factors such as the potential involvement of alcohol or other substances, as indicated by the necessity for toxicology testing. The investigation is expected to take some time as officials work to piece together the details of the tragic event.
Background
Golf cart-related accidents, while not as common as standard vehicle collisions, can result in serious injuries and fatalities, particularly among older adults. The National Safety Council has highlighted that seniors are at greater risk of being involved in such accidents due to factors such as decreased mobility, vision impairments, and other health-related issues that may affect their ability to operate such vehicles safely.
Ronald New’s passing is a stark reminder of the importance of safety when operating any vehicle, including golf carts, which are often used in residential communities and recreational areas.
As the investigation continues, local residents and officials in Aiken have expressed their condolences to New’s family during this difficult time.
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