Family's golf cart flipped in hit-and-run

Neptune Beach Police announced an arrest in a recent hit-and-run incident that resulted in a family's golf cart overturning. The crash occurred around 8:30 a.m. on July 1, at the intersection of Florida Boulevard and Kings Road.

Authorities state Brandon Hutto-White caused the collision by failing to yield, leading to the golf cart swerving and flipping. The incident sent the entire family on board to the emergency room. Hutto-White was arrested on Thursday for hit-and-run charges and driving with a suspended license.

Neighbors observed Hutto-White initially stop and assist in righting the overturned golf cart. However, he allegedly left the scene claiming to get a first aid kit, never to return. The family, thankfully, was wearing seatbelts and sustained only minor injuries, including a gash on a young girl's forehead and bumps and bruises for the father and son.

This incident highlights concerns surrounding golf cart usage, especially in beach communities. Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission indicates approximately 13,000 golf cart-related accidents require emergency room visits annually, with Florida accounting for about 2,000 of these. Safety experts caution that exceeding the legal speed limit of 25 mph for Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) contributes to accidents.