Wildwood, NJ – Five Hurt in Golf Cart Crash at Fox Park Event

Wildwood, NJ (August 8, 2024) – Multiple people were hurt in the Wildwood area on Wednesday, August 7, after an accident involving a golf cart. The incident took place at the National Night Out celebration event at Fox Park that afternoon around 3 p.m. The crash involved a golf cart that was a part of the local police simulated impaired driving course. 

A juvenile attendee and a Wildwood police officer were riding the golf cart when it left the track and struck several individuals. Emergency units were already at the scene and immediately started rendering aid to the five injured parties. Four adults and one child were transported by ambulance to Cape Regional Medical Center for treatment. Three of the victims were later released, with two still at the hospital for additional support. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Car Accidents in New Jersey

The most common cause of fatalities and major injuries in New Jersey and the United States is automobile accidents. New Jersey experiences more than 500 of the more than 32,000 fatal vehicle collisions that occur on American roads annually. In New Jersey, there are over 240,000 non-fatal car accidents every year, and the number is steadily increasing with each passing year. Every year, tens of thousands of people are hurt in car accidents throughout the Garden State. Speeding, drunk driving, and reckless driving are some of the most common causes of these crashes. You can fight to achieve a full recovery after a serious crash by working closely with a trained legal team to pursue a personal injury claim. 

It can be hard to achieve a full recovery on your own. A trained Wildwood personal injury lawyer at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is ready to fight for you. Call us today at (800) 923-3456. You will be glad that we are on your side as you navigate the complicated claims process. 

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