A crash at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort resulted in serious injuries early Friday morning, and the victims say it was no accident. They shared their experience in a harrowing Facebook post in hopes that someone can help find a driver who left the scene.
Zin Santos posted a message on social media stating that around midnight on Friday, November 29th, they were in a golf cart at a 4-way stop near the entrance of the loops at Fort Wilderness. A car approached them aggressively, turned off its lights, and then turned on their high beams and struck the golf cart at a high rate of speed. The impact was significant enough to eject the family from their golf cart. Santos was pinned under the golf cart and received a number of cuts. Another family member fractured their leg, requiring surgery, while another was sent to ICU with a possible brain bleed. Others suffered injuries as well. The vehicle fled the scene.
The car involved is believed to be Hyundai Genesis or Aston Martin, and it will likely have visible damage from the impact. Anyone with information about this vehicle or the driver is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately.
Golf carts are a popular part of the vacation experience for many at Fort Wilderness. However, they do share the road with limited vehicle traffic. While many visitors, such as those attending Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, are directed to park in a lot near the entrance and take a bus to Pioneer Hall, others are permitted to drive on the roadways as a means to travel to and from cabins and campsites. Disney rents golf carts to guests, and those who own golf carts that meet Disney’s requirements are also allowed to bring their own. Previously, guests could rent more feature-rich golf carts from third party companies that often offered more safety features than the Disney carts, including LED light bars and seat belts.
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