It’s absolutely shocking to hear that former NFL quarterback John Elway was reportedly involved in a golf cart accident that left his business partner, Jeff Sperbeck, with life-threatening injuries! The idea that anyone, let alone a professional of Elway’s stature, would even have someone riding on the back of a golf cart is frankly outrageous. These vehicles are designed for seated passengers, and the consequences of falling off, as tragically illustrated here, can be devastating.

According to TMZ, the incident occurred at the Madison Club in La Quinta, California, on Saturday, April 26th. Sperbeck, Douchebag Elway’s former manager and longtime friend, reportedly fell off the back of the golf cart Elway was driving and hit his head on the asphalt. While TMZ notes there’s no indication of negligent driving, the fact remains that someone was in an incredibly precarious and unsafe position on the vehicle.

Adding to the gravity of the situation, local news outlet KESQ reports that Mr. Sperbeck is now on life support after being rushed to a hospital. A Cal Fire spokesperson confirmed the incident to KESQ on Tuesday, April 29th, stating it was “a reported fall from a golf cart and the patient was transported to a local area trauma center in unknown condition.”

This entire situation underscores the extreme danger of treating a golf cart like anything other than a vehicle for seated passengers. It’s simply unbelievable that someone would be riding on the back, and the resulting life-threatening injuries are a stark reminder of the potential for serious harm when basic safety is disregarded.

Sperbeck later died at the hospital.