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John Elway Cleared in Golf Cart Accident That Killed Agent

Authorities closed the case after video analysis, relying on a coroner’s finding that Sperbeck’s head trauma was accidental.

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Jan 2, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA;  Denver Broncos president of football operations John Elway looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports/File photo
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Overview

  • The announcement ends months of speculation over whether Elway would face criminal charges.
  • Sheriff Chad Bianco said investigations uncovered no signs of mechanical failure or driver impairment in the April 26 incident.
  • Jeff Sperbeck, 62, fell from the back of a golf cart at The Madison Club and died four days later at Desert Regional Medical Center.
  • Repeated reviews of surveillance footage failed to explain the sudden fall that led to fatal head injuries.
  • Sperbeck had been Elway’s agent since 1990 and later became his business partner in ventures including the 7Cellars winery.