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The Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway will avoid charges in the death of his agent Jeff Sperbeck, who died in April of injuries caused in a golf car accident, an official said Friday.
Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco told 9news in Denver that the fatal golf cart was nothing but a “tragic accident” and that the investigation of the death has been completed.
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Denver Broncos Quarterback John Elway, No. 7, goes on the sidelines in the final minutes of the Super Bowl XXIV against San Francisco 49ers on January 28, 1990 in New Orleans. (Michael Madrid / USA Today Network via Imag images)
“It’s over. We’ve talked to everyone involved and we didn’t find anything new. There was nothing criminal, that’s what we’ve said all the time that this was a tragic accident,” Bianco told the station.
Sperbeck, 62, died on a golf course in California when he fell from the golf cart, which Elway was driving. Riverside County Coroner’s Office decided that his death was unintentional due to blunt head trauma.
“I’ve looked at video 100 times and there’s no explanation as to why he fell off, he just fell off,” Bianco added.
Denver Bronco’s President of Football Operations John Elway looks from the sidelines during the game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, on December 26, 2021. (Kirby Lee -usa Today Sports)
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After Sperbeck’s death, Elway released a statement.
“I am definitely destroyed and the heart bridge of the departure to my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck,” Elway said in a statement via ESPN. “There are no words to really express the deep sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me.
“My heart and deepest sympathy goes out to Jeff’s wife, Cori; his children Carly, Sam and Jackson; and everyone who knew and loved him. Jeff will be deeply missed for loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love, he brought into my life and life for so many others.”
Jeff Sperbeck, Left, and John Elway. (Instagram/Imag)
Sperbeck had been Elway’s agent since 1990. The two also collaborated on several business companies.
