Overview

• A 3-year-old boy driving a golf cart fatally struck his 7-year-old brother who was standing in the front yard of their home in Fort Myers, Florida.
• The 7-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries.
• The 3-year-old was uninjured in the incident and was not wearing any safety equipment like a helmet or seatbelt.
• The crash occurred on private property and is being investigated by law enforcement.
• Florida recently passed a law requiring minors to have a permit or license to operate golf carts in response to the numerous injuries and deaths associated with their use.