Sonoma, CA- Pedestrian Seriously Hurt in Golf Cart Crash at Sonoma Raceway

Sonoma, CA (June 25, 2019)- A suspected DUI golf cart driver hit a pedestrian at the Sonoma Raceway on Sunday at approximately 5:20 pm. The pedestrian suffered major injuries as a result of the crash.

According to authorities, 41-year-old Bethany Garcia, of Redwood City, was driving the car through the parking lot when she turned and hit 46-year-old Carson City, NV resident Rachel Albee.

Albee was transported by air ambulance to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment of major injuries.

Garcia was arrested on suspicion of DUI and booked into the Sonoma County Jail.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with Rachel Albee and her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

California Golf Cart Accidents

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 15,000 golf cart-related accidents resulted in emergency room visits in 2015. This number might shock you if you’re used to thinking of golf carts as safe, fun ways to get around the neighborhood. However, with the ability to move at up to 25 miles per hour, golf carts can lead to serious injuries if they are not driven responsibly.

Today’s modern golf carts are powerful; an intoxicated or negligent golf cart driver can cause accidents that result in major injuries. If you’ve been injured in a golf cart accident, you deserve legal representation just a much as someone who’s been hurt in an automobile accident. Contact the Brady Law Group today at 866-478-6483. Our skilled and aggressive personal injury lawyers will work hard to be sure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.