Car Accident and Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Timothy Lillard, 78, Dies Following Golf Cart Accident in Country Club Community

Posted on January 6, 2025 | Written By: Corey Higgins

Timothy Lillard, 78, Dies Following Golf Cart Accident in Country Club Community

Golf Cart Accident Leaves 78-Year-Old Man Dead in Palm Desert

PALM DESERT, CA (December 29, 2024) – Timothy Lillard, a 78-year-old resident of Palm Desert, died following a golf cart accident in the Monterey Country Club gated community, authorities reported.

The incident occurred around noon on Saturday, December 29, on Avenida Del Sol. According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Lillard was driving a golf cart across Avenida Del Sol when he collided with a moving car.

Crash Leaves Golf Cart Overturned and Timothy Lillard With Severe Injuries

The impact caused the golf cart to overturn, leaving Lillard with severe injuries. Emergency responders transported him to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs for treatment.

Despite medical efforts, Lillard succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, January 2.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and any contributing factors.

Our condolences go out to the friends and family of Timothy Lillard.

Timothy Lillard, 78, Dies Following Golf Cart Accident in Country Club Community


Accident Location in the Monterey Country Club Gated Community


Hire an Accident Attorney Near Palm Desert, CA

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto collision, Accident Lawyer strongly encourages you to call our Palm Desert car accident lawyers. Your experienced Car Accident Lawyer will provide you with the best legal representation and guidance that you need. Our offices are conveniently located throughout California and we conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients. Contact Car Accident Lawyer today.

Recent Accident News Near Palm Desert, CA

Palm Springs Man, 72, Killed in Pedestrian Accident

Rancho Mirage School Bus Crash Injures 7

Thousand Palms Head-On Crash near Varner Road Injured 5

Ted Arnold Meeker, 31, Arrested After Stealing Rideshare Car and Crashing in Palm Springs

Palm Desert Wrong-Way Crash on 10 Fwy Injures at Least 1 Person

Palm Springs Child Injured in Single-Car Crash on Highway 111

14-Year-Old Anthony Lemus Killed in Multi-Car Crash Near Indio

Riverside Multi-Car Crash on 215 Freeway Leaves One Injured

News Service Disclaimer: i Accident Lawyer provides this news service to keep you informed about accidents and events happening in and around your community. The information in these articles is obtained from a variety of secondary sources including press releases by law enforcement, websites, and news reports. This material is for general information only and its accuracy cannot be guaranteed; for complete details about a given event or accident you should refer to an official police report. i Accident Lawyer may not represent the parties mentioned in these news articles. If you have been injured in the reported news article and you need our help please call, we can help you. The articles are for informational purposes only. Our law firm has been helping victims of serious injuries and their families for over 30 years. Call us for a free, no obligation consultation.

Lawyer Advertising. This website is designed for general information only, and in no way is intended to constitute legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship without a signed, written agreement. Testimonials or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. You pay no fees or costs unless we recover for you. This website contains dramatizations. Prior results are not a guarantee of a future outcome. i Accident Lawyer does not accept all cases and works cooperatively with co-counsel and/or other law firms with whom it has joint agreements who might potentially handle your cases. We look forward to helping you with your claim.