Scott Herman, 54, of Boynton Beach died on April 10 from injuries he suffered in a crash while riding an electric dirt bike on a golf-course cart path, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the crash happened March 23 on a paved cart path at Westchester Country Club in west Boynton Beach, where Herman left the path, was thrown from the bike and was later taken to Delray Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.
Crash Details From Sheriff Report
According to a report cited by CBS12, the wreck occurred around 1 p.m. on March 23 at 12250 Westchester Club Drive in west Boynton Beach. Investigators say Herman was riding a 2025 Rawrr Mantis X electric dirt bike at a high rate of speed on a cart path near the fifth hole when he drove off the pavement into the grass, lost control and was thrown from the bike.
Herman was transported to Delray Medical Center and later died there at 8:40 p.m. on April 10, according to the sheriff’s office. The agency’s report lists his safety equipment as “none” and notes that investigators found no indication of alcohol or drug involvement.
Electric Dirt Bike On Golf Course Cart Path
The Rawrr Mantis X is marketed as a rugged, all-terrain electric dirt bike; the manufacturer’s site highlights the Mantis lineup and its specifications. Westchester Country Club lists its address as 12250 Westchester Club Drive and, according to the club’s website, operates public cart paths that run through its fairways. Using high-power electric motorcycles on paths built for golf carts raises clear safety questions about speed, visibility and surface grip.
Broader Safety Concerns
Emergency-room visits and serious injuries tied to electric bicycles and similar micromobility vehicles have been climbing in recent years, according to research and hospital data. A peer-reviewed analysis and related studies published on ScienceDirect document rising ER treatment numbers and more severe trauma in many e-bike crashes. Safety advocates have pointed to helmet use, rider training and clearer rules for high-speed off-road electric motorcycles as potential ways to reduce the toll.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the circumstances of the crash and has not announced any charges, according to CBS12. Deputies have not released additional details.
