Golf cart crash avoids major injury after traffic stop

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
St. Simons Island, Georgia
St. Simon's Island
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash St. Simons Island Georgia in St. Simons Island, Georgia: A golf cart crash occurred on St. Simon's Island, Georgia, after the vehicle had been stopped by a Glynn County Police Department officer approximately 15 minutes earlier for failure to wear seatbelts. Officer Whatley had stopped the same golf cart for the seatbelt violation before the crash occurred. All occupants were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash, which police said likely prevented serious injury. The cause of the driver losing control remains under investigation.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
golf cart occupants Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Golf cart crash avoids major injury after traffic stop | WSAV-TV

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