Background: The neighborhood where Christina Theodosiou died after falling from a golf cart allegedly being driven by her husband, Angelo Theodosiou (YouTube/WJAX). Insets, left to right: Angelo Theodosiou (St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office), Christina Theodosiou (Dignity Memorial).
A tragic incident in Florida has left a woman dead after she fell from a golf cart allegedly driven by her intoxicated husband.
Christina Theodosiou, 58, succumbed to her injuries following a fall from a golf cart operated by her husband, 64-year-old Angelo Theodosiou. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office revealed in their arrest report that the accident occurred around 10:45 p.m. on November 30th, with Angelo at the wheel.
According to the report, “The defendant was driving a golf cart when the passenger fell out.” It continues, “The victim, identified as the defendant’s wife, hit her head on the ground and was airlifted to Jacksonville Memorial Trauma Hospital, presenting a Glasgow score of 3 during the flight. The defendant was deemed the responsible driver.”
Authorities reported that Angelo Theodosiou was released on bond on December 1, just a day after his arrest. His court appearance is set for January 6, 2026.
The investigation highlighted observations of Angelo Theodosiou’s physical state, noting his “bloodshot and watery eyes, with pupils showing a reddened sclera.”
The report further stated, “An alcoholic odor was noticeable from the defendant from about three feet away, even in an open space.”
Theodosiou, for his part, insists that he was not under the influence at the time of the crash and that he is not responsible for what happened.
“My client maintains his innocence and we’re looking forward to receiving the evidence,” attorney L. Lee Lockett told The St. Johns Citizen, a local news website. “He didn’t cause the accident, he was not impaired.”
Although he knew that a DUI investigation was underway, Theodosiou apparently refused to participate in a standardized field sobriety test.
“Once placed under arrest, the defendant repeatedly asked what was happening and why he was arrested,” the arrest report said.
Theodosiou has been charged with driving under the influence and refusing to submit to police testing.
That refusal, the arrest report noted, came after Theodosiou allegedly agreed to comply.
“While at SJC Jail, the defendant was read and had implied consent explained to him repeatedly,” the report says. “The defendant originally advised he would provide a valid breath sample but recanted his statement and failed to provide.”
Lockett said that Angelo Theodosiou is “heartbroken” and “distraught” over the death of his wife. According to the St. Johns Citizen, the couple retired to Florida from New York in recent years. Prior to moving, Angelo Theodosiou ran a restaurant in Queens.
“He’s depressed as can be,” the lawyer said.
The couple’s family members are reportedly “standing behind” the accused man at this time.
Neighbors told local CBS affiliate WJAX that given the high number of golf carts in the area, tragedy was bound to strike.
“We kind of imagine it was only a matter of time before someone was in an accident at this intersection,” said Christopher Barnes, who also told reporters he witnessed the aftermath of the crash.
“You shouldn’t be drinking and driving,” neighbor Yariela Farkas said. “It’s still a vehicle, and it’s still dangerous.”
