A 75-year-old man visiting from Maine has died after his golf cart overturned in a violent collision with a car at the intersection of Martinez Drive and North Morse Boulevard in The Villages on March 30. Video of the impact and a Florida Highway Patrol crash diagram reviewed by troopers show the cart making a left turn when it is hit, causing it to flip onto its side and eject the driver.
Video shows the crash
The full clip, submitted to News 6 by viewer Robert Serina, plays alongside the station’s report and captures the moment the golf cart rolls, according to troopers. In the Florida Highway Patrol’s written account, investigators say the golf cart failed to yield while making a left-hand turn and struck a northbound vehicle, which led to the cart overturning and the driver being thrown out. As reported by ClickOrlando, FHP later confirmed the golf cart driver died from his injuries, while the other motorist’s injuries were classified as non-incapacitating.
Who was hurt and how responders reacted
Local reporting identified the man as Michael Day, 75, of Surry, Maine. He was airlifted from the scene to Ocala Regional Medical Center after the crash. The vehicle that hit the cart was described as a blue 2024 Cadillac XT5. According to Villages-News, Day’s golf cart was a red 2015 Advantage EZ-GO, and bystanders photographed scattered debris that included a garage-door opener and a dog leash. The other driver, reported as an 80-year-old Village of Largo woman, was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not considered incapacitating.
Morse Boulevard safety debate returns
The crash has once again put a spotlight on safety along North Morse Boulevard, where the mix of cars and golf carts has been a sore subject for years. District leaders and resident groups have repeatedly debated crossings, signage, and other steps meant to better separate heavier vehicles from golf carts. The Property Owners Association’s April bulletin and Amenity Authority Committee agendas outline proposed crossing upgrades and multi-modal path improvements that officials say could reduce the odds of similar wrecks, according to POA Magazine. Residents quoted in local coverage say they want faster movement on lower-cost fixes while longer-term engineering options are still under review.
Investigation continues
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are still investigating and, so far, have released few details beyond the initial diagram and narrative. ClickOrlando reported that the crash report originally listed the golf cart driver’s injuries as incapacitating before authorities later confirmed his death. No charges have been announced. Local reporting notes that anyone with additional video or information is being asked to contact FHP or area law enforcement tip lines.
