Passenger killed in golf cart crash in Long Neck community police investigating
Long Neck, DE – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash after a woman fell from a golf cart in the Pot-Nets Bayside community Sunday evening.
The crash happened at approximately 7:00 p.m. on September 14 when a Venom EV Golf Cart was traveling north on Piney Crest Lane. Investigators said the 35-year-old passenger from Millsboro fell from the cart and was critically injured. She was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is being withheld until family members are notified.
The driver of the golf cart, a 44-year-old woman from Millsboro, was not injured. Police said the cart itself did not strike any objects and sustained no damage.
The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is asked to contact Sergeant A. Mitchell at 302-703-3269. Information can also be provided by sending a private message to the Delaware State Police Facebook page or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
The Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit is available 24/7 to provide resources and support for those affected by sudden deaths. Assistance can be reached through the toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461) or by email at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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Key Points
- A 35-year-old Millsboro woman died after falling from a golf cart in the Pot-Nets Bayside community
- The crash occurred around 7 p.m. Sunday on Piney Crest Lane
- Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating