SUN CITY, Ariz. — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a golf cart and an SUV in Sun City, authorities said.
According to the sheriff's office, 82-year-old Chester Sharpe was killed after being hit by an SUV while operating the cart near 103rd Avenue and Cherry Hills Drive.
It is believed Sharpe suffered a medical emergency at the time of the crash, the sheriff's office said.
The sheriff's office said Sharpe was operating the car in a southbound lane of 103rd Avenue. He then made an abrupt left turn, crossed left of center, and collided head-on with an SUV.
The driver of the SUV was checked for signs of impairment and non were found, according to the sheriff's office.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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