Scottie Scheffler Detained Near Valhalla Golf Club
World number one Scottie Scheffler was detained by police for reportedly attempting to get around a traffic jam caused by a fatal accident near Valhalla Golf Club. The start of play in the second round of the US PGA Championship was delayed following an accident in which a pedestrian died after being struck by a shuttle bus, according to Louisville Metro Police Department.
Incident Details
- Scheffler was detained while trying to reach the golf course for his round preparation.
- ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington witnessed the incident and reported that Scheffler tried to enter the club using a side median.
- A police officer instructed Scheffler to stop, but he attempted to continue, leading to his arrest.
Jeff Darlington shared a video of Scheffler being arrested, showing the sequence of events.
Link to the video: Watch the video here
LMPD Statement on the Traffic Accident
The Louisville Metro Police Department released a statement regarding the traffic accident that led to the pedestrian’s death.
“About 5:00 this morning, the LMPD responded to a call of a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and a bus,” the statement read.
“Our preliminary investigation found that an adult male pedestrian was crossing Shelbyville Road south to north when he was struck by a shuttle bus that was travelling eastbound in the compulsory centre lane dedicated for buses.”
“As a result, the pedestrian received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. The LMPD Traffic Unit is investigating.”
