John Elway Cleared in Golf Cart Death of Business Partner

NFL Hall of Famer John Elway will not face any criminal charges following the accidental death of his longtime business partner and former agent Jeffrey Sperbeck, who died after falling from a golf cart Elway was driving at a private resort in La Quinta, California. Authorities, including the Riverside County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Chad Bianco, concluded the investigation with no evidence of criminal activity, ruling Sperbeck's death as a tragic accident caused by blunt force trauma. Sperbeck, who was 62, had been Elway’s agent since 1990 and helped manage his extensive business ventures. Elway expressed profound sadness over the loss, describing Sperbeck as a close friend, while his lawyer emphasized that Elway bore no fault in the incident. The case has been officially documented as an accidental death, with all parties involved agreeing on the findings after a thorough investigation. The incident has been widely reported by multiple news outlets confirming the closure of the case without charges.