Friday, September 6, at approximately 10:15 a.m., medical personnel responded to a traffic collision near the 4700 block of Fairway Drive in Eureka, California. According to initial reports, a golf cart went off course near Hole 3 at the Eureka Golf Course, landing in a ditch.
A male victim reportedly fell from the cart as it entered the waterway, with the cart landing on him. Emergency responders arrived quickly and provided medical assistance before City Ambulance transported the individual to a nearby hospital. The patient was reported to be experiencing back pain.
This story is still developing, and details are being gathered. As information comes in, some initial witness accounts or official reports may change. Eureka Golf Course is certified by Audubon International as a Cooperative Sanctuary and a prime example of environmental stewardship. The 5,713 yard, par 70 course includes a full driving range, practice green, fully stocked golf shop, a small restaurant and offers a variety of golf lesson packages perfect for beginners, seniors, juniors, and groups, all taught by its staff of PGA Professionals.
