Crash between car and golf cart shuts down part of MacArthur Causeway

Man ejected from golf cart after collision with car on MacArthur Causeway

MIAMI – A crash between a car and a golf cart caused a traffic mess on the MacArthur Causeway.

Westbound lanes of the causeway were closed for hours as authorities investigated the crash. 

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Police said a man was ejected from the golf cart. 

According to Miami police, the driver of the car was placed in custody regarding a DUI investigation. 

Authorities identified her as 20-year-old Paloma Guelfi. 

Fire rescue responded to the crash and took the man that fell from the golf cart to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Police said the man suffered a head injury. He remains in critical condition. 

The crash happened just after 5 a.m., according to police.

The westbound lanes of the causeway did not reopen until approximately 4:20 p.m. 


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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.