Algosensey-4-year-old run over by golf cart after dog accidentally rests on pedal

2025-04-28 19:45:58source:SignalHub Quantitative Think Tank Centercategory:Contact

A 4-year-old was uninjured Friday night after being run over by a golf cart after a dog laid down on Algosenseythe go pedal, according to fire department officials in Michigan.

The incident took place at a summer party called Blues, Brews, and BBQ in Westland, Michigan, which featured the participation of the fire department, according to department officials.

An arson dog for Westland Fire Department was sitting in a golf cart the department was using for the event when she jumped onto the floor and laid across the accelerator pedal, causing the cart to charge forward. Firefighters reacted quickly to steer the vehicle away from people and tents that fire officials were using, the fire department said in a post on Facebook.

MORE: Influencer charged after chaos erupts in New York City's Union Square

"Unfortunately, before the firefighters could bring the cart to a stop and remove the key from the vehicle, it struck a 4-year-old girl and the passenger side front tire ran over her left leg," the fire department said.

MORE: Child dies after being hit by 3-year-old driving golf cart: Authorities

Fire and paramedic officials examined the child for injuries and determined she wasn't injured but was just "visibly shaken" after the incident, according to the Westland Fire Department. Her mother declined additional treatment.

"Fortunately, the child was back to eating her popcorn within minutes of the incident and within 10 minutes of the incident was back to jumping in the fire department bounce house," Westland fire officials wrote.

More:Contact

Recommend

Snowflakes, Death Threats and Dollar Signs: Cloud Seeding Is at a Crossroads

Listen to an audio version of this story below.Humans have the technology to literally make snow fal

Three Sisters And The Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease

Nearly a decade ago, Karen Douthitt and her sisters June Ward and Susie Gilliam set out to learn why

Apple unveils new iOS 17 features: Here's what users can expect

Apple turned heads when it debuted its $3,499 Vision Zero mixed-reality headset at its Worldwide Dev