Denver Sheriff Clears John Elway in Golf Cart Crash
Oh, fantastic. Yet another sports icon’s minor spill morphs into front‐page fodder. Get your popcorn ready for the latest twist in the John Elway golf cart saga. Over Memorial Day weekend, Broncos legend and two‐time Super Bowl champ John Elway found himself at the center of a low‐stakes “crash” at a posh Denver Country Club course. Naturally, whispers of reckless driving, DUI and whatever other headlines you crave surged immediately—because why let a little thing like evidence stand between us and a juicy story?
According to a press release from the Denver County Sheriff’s Office, deputies swarmed the scene after reports of a collision between Elway’s cart and a sand bunker. Sheriff spokesperson Marcia Collins confirmed that every witness—golfers, groundskeepers, even the clubhouse bartender—has been grilled, prodded and basically cross‐examined. Result? “No indication of criminal activity or impairment,” says Collins. The sheriff’s team even dusted for skid marks (yes, on a golf course) and found nothing more scandalous than a few loose blades of grass. (Source: Denver County Sheriff’s Office, TMZ)
Here’s the rundown: Elway was tooling around the fairway on Saturday afternoon—mind you, no fast cars, just a humble, gas‐powered golf cart. He clipped the edge of a bunker and the cart tipped. Quick to play damage control, Elway calmly climbed out, inspected the dented fender, and went on his merry way—no limos, no flashing lights, just some mild embarrassment. By Sunday, deputies had interrogated every person within earshot of the pitiful thud. Every single one said, “Eh, looked like an accident,” and “He seemed fine.” That’s basically the entire investigation. (Source: ESPN, CBS Denver)
So unless you were hoping for a conspiracy or a blackout DUI arrest, you’re out of luck. No citations were issued, no breathalyzers needed, and Elway’s sterling reputation remains intact—though his golf cart might need a new right front wheel. Elway himself hasn’t spoken publicly, presumably because he’s busy playing golf rather than managing PR disasters.
Fans, rejoice: The controversy carousel has stalled. But marketers and clickbait chasers, keep your hopes alive—there’s always next weekend. And if you were expecting scandal, tough luck. Just another harmless fender bender in the world of sports royalty. Nothing shocking here, folks. Let’s all act surprised.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, Denver County Sheriff’s Office, ESPN
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