Executive Summary
- Angelo Theodosiou was charged with DUI after a golf cart crash killed his wife, Christina Theodosiou.
- The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office reported the victim died after falling from the vehicle and striking her head.
- Court records indicate the suspect refused a breath test following the incident.
- Local experts highlight increasing safety concerns regarding golf cart usage in Florida neighborhoods.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a golf cart accident that resulted in the death of his wife in a St. Johns County neighborhood on Sunday. According to St. Johns County court records, Angelo Theodosiou was taken into custody after the fatal incident that claimed the life of Christina Theodosiou.
An incident report filed by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office indicates that the crash occurred when Christina Theodosiou fell from the moving golf cart, striking her head on the ground. Authorities report that Angelo Theodosiou, who was operating the vehicle at the time of the incident, refused to submit to a breath test at the scene. He remains detained as the investigation continues.
Christopher Barnes, a resident of the neighborhood where the crash occurred, stated he witnessed the immediate aftermath. “We woke up to the lights out here, came outside,” Barnes described to local reporters. “She was already loaded into the ambulance. Her husband was out here and the police were talking to him. He was pacing around.” Barnes noted that golf carts are a frequent sight in the area, often outnumbering cars.
While not representing the defendant in this case, local attorney Curry Pajcic provided context on the rising trend of golf cart accidents in residential zones lacking traffic control measures like speed bumps. “People need to know golf carts are not toys. They’re dangerous and they can kill people,” Pajcic observed, emphasizing the lack of safety features such as seatbelts and enclosed cabins in many models.
Public Safety & Legal Proceedings
This fatality highlights the growing public safety concern regarding the operation of low-speed vehicles in mixed-traffic residential communities. Legally, the operation of a golf cart under the influence carries the same criminal liabilities as driving a standard automobile, and the refusal of a breath test can lead to immediate administrative penalties under Florida’s implied consent laws. As prosecutors review the evidence to determine if charges will be upgraded, the case serves as a stark reminder of the lethal potential of open-air vehicles. It is important to note that Angelo Theodosiou is presumed innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law.
