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Golf Cart and Pickup Collide in Sanford; One Person Hospitalized

Sanford police have opened an investigation into the crash that left a golf cart occupant with life‑threatening injuries and prompted resident concerns about street safety.

Overview

  • A golf cart and a pickup truck collided at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and 7th Street in Sanford, Seminole County, with emergency crews responding to the scene.
  • Initial reports said one golf cart occupant was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries, and later updates from police say two people were taken to hospitals and are now in stable condition.
  • The Sanford Police Department has classified the crash as under investigation and the traffic report lists the golf cart driver as allegedly failing to yield at the intersection.
  • Neighbors who witnessed the aftermath described loud impact and calls for more street lighting and traffic enforcement near the downtown Sanford crossing where golf carts travel.
  • The collision spotlights safety risks when low‑speed recreational vehicles share local roads and could prompt police findings and municipal steps such as increased enforcement or lighting improvements.