The incident unfolded on a seemingly ordinary evening within this tightly-knit neighborhood, leaving residents stunned. According to witnesses, the events began to unravel late Sunday night, drawing attention and concern from the small community.

Among those who witnessed the aftermath was Lauren Verhine, who lives along Dawes Avenue. Just before 10 p.m. on November 30, she stepped outside, unaware of the chaos she was about to encounter.

“I heard the husband shouting and went to see what was happening,” Verhine recounted. “He told me she had fallen out of the golf cart, and he was trying to get her back on. But she didn’t look well, so we immediately called 911.”

This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with driving under the influence, even in seemingly safe environments. The community now grapples with the loss and its implications, as they await further developments in the case.

According to Angelo Theodosiou’s arrest report, the 64-year-old was driving a golf cart on Recollection Drive when his wife fell out of it and struck her head on the ground. She was airlifted to Jacksonville Memorial Trauma Hospital, where she later died.

The report says when deputies arrived on scene, they spoke with Theodosiou, who they say appeared to be intoxicated, smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot and watery eyes. The report also states that he refused to take a breath test.

Theodosiou now faces charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing at the jail.

Chris Naff with St. Johns County Fire Rescue told First Coast News this incident is a reminder of how dangerous golf carts can be.

“With this one, it’s a tragic incident, but it can be prevented,” said Naff, St. Johns County Fire Rescue’s public information officer. “They’re just as dangerous as anything else because you don’t have airbags in them, you don’t have doors keeping you inside the vehicle. We always tell people to treat these golf carts like their cars. So, obey stop signs, obey traffic laws. Only drive them in the proper areas, but also don’t drive impaired.”

“In golf carts, you kind of feel like they’re your toys, but they can really cause damage,” said Verhine.

This tight-knit Nocatee community is now grappling with this tragedy and keeping the family in their thoughts and prayers.

“Just feeling horrible for the man, for the woman and her family,” said Verhine. “We’re heartbroken and a lot of people are praying for them.”

Theodosiou has since bonded out of jail following his arrest on the night of the incident. His next court appearance is on Jan. 6, 2026.

First Coast News reached out to Theodosiou late Thursday night. He told us at this time, there is nothing he wants to say, adding that this is too much to process.