Holmes Beach police are investigating a Nov. 29 traffic collision that left Anna Maria resident Jana Samuels, 79, in critical condition in the hospital.
The incident occurred when Ellenton resident Michael Fitzgerald, driving a vehicle owned by Trulieve, a medical marijuana dispensary, crossed Palm Drive’s centerline and struck Samuels’ golf cart head-on.
Samuels, who was allegedly on her way to the Key Royale Club for a golf match, was ejected from her vehicle on impact, according to the HBPD report.
Emergency medical services responded and transported Samuels to Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, where she remained in critical condition as of Dec. 3.
Two witnesses spoke to the HBPD.
Police cited Fitzgerald for careless driving and, since he was reportedly “impaired by suspected drug influence,” began an investigation to determine if he was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Fitzgerald was not arrested.