POLK COUNTY, FL. (THECOUNT) — Bart Bryant, a former golf superstar, has been identified as the victim in a fatal vehicle crash in Florida on Tuesday. He was 59.
According to reports, Bryant was operating a Volkswagen SUV on SR-33 in Polk City, when it came into contact with a pickup truck, that had failed to observe a posted stop around 12:30 Tuesday.
Bryant was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounce dead of blunt force trauma injuries.
Bryant’s wife, who was traveling as a passenger, suffered only minor injuries in the wreck.
The PGA TOUR announced Wednesday that Bryant died in a tragic car accident in Polk County, Florida.
“The PGA TOUR is saddened by the tragic passing of Bart Bryant and our hearts go out to his family and friends during this difficult time. The Bryants have been a part of the PGA TOUR family for over four decades and we are grateful for the impact and legacy he made on our organization and countless communities. Bart will be dearly missed,” PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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