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Tourist dies in golf cart accident

A 73-year-old tourist died after she fell from a golf cart at Rosewood Tucker's Point Club.Jean Stanley, of Virginia, was pronounced dead at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital yesterday.A police statement said: "It appears that Jean Stanley, of Virginia, was travelling as a passenger in a golf cart when she fell from the golf cart, sustaining head injuries."As a result Ms Stanley was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance; however she subsequently succumbed to her injuries."A full investigation into this incident has commenced and the Bermuda Police Service extends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased.Rosewood Tucker's Point released a statement this afternoon which said: "We are very sad to confirm the tragic death of a guest staying in a private residence at Tucker's Point."According to police reports, the guest fell out of a golf cart on Saturday, May 7 and was immediately rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where she later succumbed early Sunday, May 8, to her injuries."We are grateful to the members of our staff (including two security officers) who responded immediately to the accident, as did the police and an ambulance. The incident, of course, remains under police investigation."Our hearts go out to the family of the deceased, and we will continue to do everything we can to support them through this terrible time."Ms Stanley's death marks the Island's third road traffic fatality this year.