MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Madison County authorities say two people are in critical condition, and a woman has been charged after a golf cart accident early Saturday morning.
20-year-old Katlyeen Sparks, of Irvine, has been arrested and charged with operating a non-motor vehicle under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, and wanton endangerment.
According to a citation, Sparks was operating a golf cart in the area of Dodd Road and Cruse Lane in Madison County just before 2 a.m. Saturday.
Six people were riding in the four-seat golf cart when Sparks lost control, causing two passengers to fall out of the vehicle, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. All of the people who were alert stated they had been drinking alcohol, a citation says.
According to Madison County authorities, the passengers who fell out of the golf cart suffered extensive, life-threatening injuries. The individuals were transported to UK Hospital. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
Sparks' bond is $5,000 cash.
She also has a pending court date on speeding August 10.
