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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mental health issues alleged in golf course crash as victim remains in ICU with brain bleeds
CHICAGO (WGN) — A man accused of driving erratically on a golf course and striking a 70-year-old man will remain behind bars following a court appearance on Thursday. Tory Gardner, 30, of Cicero, faces one felony count of aggravated battery to a senior citizen with great bodily harm and unlawful use of a weapon following the Monday, May 12, incident at Billy Caldwell Golf Course. According to forest preserve officials, Gardner allegedly drove a Dodge SUV onto the Far Northwest Side area course and struck the 70-year-old golfer at the fifth hole. The golfer remains in the intensive care unit. Gardner reportedly entered through a maintenance roadway that was inaccessible for public use. Eleven new speed cameras will begin issuing tickets in June, Here's where they're located According to the criminal complaint, several patrons attempted to stop Gardner and direct him off the course. An off-duty golf course employee also tried to stop Gardner. 'The defendant at one point exited his vehicle and charged an employee with a knife. The defendant re-entered his vehicle and continued driving on the golf course at a high rate of speed, as numerous patrons and employees attempted to stop him,' the criminal complaint reads. The employee punctured Gardner's right rear tire, and another drove his silver Honda onto the course to warn other patrons while pursuing the suspect. Officials say that's when Gardner struck the 70-year-old golfer. He did not stop after impact. 'The defendant continued to drive recklessly until he was detained by officers. The victim was admitted to the ICU for numerous brain bleeds,' the criminal complaint reads. Court records revealed that Gardner allegedly admitted to driving onto the golf course as a shortcut. He also acknowledged to the police that he struck a pedestrian. While in custody, Gardner reportedly stated the victim was yelling at him, and that's why he hit him. Drivers beware! It's turtle crossing season, warns DuPage County forest preserve Authorities said that Gardner expressed no remorse. In a healthcare order filed with the court, prosecutors say Gardner reported mental health issues and was exhibiting erratic behavior. It's not the first time Gardner has had a run-in with the law, however. Cook County court records show that in 2023, police cited the 30-year-old for failing to reduce his speed to avoid an accident. Ten years earlier, in 2013, Gardner pled guilty to armed robbery without a firearm. He was also previously charged with possession of a controlled substance. According to Gardner's attorney, his family claims to have noticed schizophrenic behaviors from him after he was shot in the head about seven months ago. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Gardner is due back in court on Wednesday, June 11. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Mental health issues alleged in golf course crash as victim remains in ICU with brain bleeds
CHICAGO (WGN) — A man accused of driving erratically on a golf course and striking a 70-year-old man will remain behind bars following a court appearance on Thursday. Tory Gardner, 30, of Cicero, faces one felony count of aggravated battery to a senior citizen with great bodily harm and unlawful use of a weapon following the Monday, May 12, incident at Billy Caldwell Golf Course. According to forest preserve officials, Gardner allegedly drove a Dodge SUV onto the Far Northwest Side area course and struck the 70-year-old golfer at the fifth hole. The golfer remains in the intensive care unit. Gardner reportedly entered through a maintenance roadway that was inaccessible for public use. Eleven new speed cameras will begin issuing tickets in June, Here's where they're located According to the criminal complaint, several patrons attempted to stop Gardner and direct him off the course. An off-duty golf course employee also tried to stop Gardner. 'The defendant at one point exited his vehicle and charged an employee with a knife. The defendant re-entered his vehicle and continued driving on the golf course at a high rate of speed, as numerous patrons and employees attempted to stop him,' the criminal complaint reads. The employee punctured Gardner's right rear tire, and another drove his silver Honda onto the course to warn other patrons while pursuing the suspect. Officials say that's when Gardner struck the 70-year-old golfer. He did not stop after impact. 'The defendant continued to drive recklessly until he was detained by officers. The victim was admitted to the ICU for numerous brain bleeds,' the criminal complaint reads. Court records revealed that Gardner allegedly admitted to driving onto the golf course as a shortcut. He also acknowledged to the police that he struck a pedestrian. While in custody, Gardner reportedly stated the victim was yelling at him, and that's why he hit him. Drivers beware! It's turtle crossing season, warns DuPage County forest preserve Authorities said that Gardner expressed no remorse. In a healthcare order filed with the court, prosecutors say Gardner reported mental health issues and was exhibiting erratic behavior. It's not the first time Gardner has had a run-in with the law, however. Cook County court records show that in 2023, police cited the 30-year-old for failing to reduce his speed to avoid an accident. Ten years earlier, in 2013, Gardner pled guilty to armed robbery without a firearm. He was also previously charged with possession of a controlled substance. According to Gardner's attorney, his family claims to have noticed schizophrenic behaviors from him after he was shot in the head about seven months ago. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Gardner is due back in court on Wednesday, June 11. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Tory Gardner, charged with hitting golfer on Chicago course rampage, held without bond
Man charged with driving onto golf course, crashing into golfer in Chicago Man charged with driving onto golf course, crashing into golfer in Chicago Man charged with driving onto golf course, crashing into golfer in Chicago The 30-year-old Cicero man who is charged with aggravated battery for hitting and seriously injuring a man while rampaging across a Chicago golf course in his car ordered held without bond Thursday. Tory L. Gardner appeared in court in Skokie to face charges of aggravated battery to a senior citizen with great bodily harm and unlawful use of a weapon after he drove onto Bobby Caldwell Golf Course in the city's Forest Glen neighborhood Monday evening. Witnesses told CBS News Chicago they saw Gardner in his black SUV "weaving in between trees, flying down fairways, driving on greens." Gardner allegedly struck a 70-year-old golfer on the fifth hole, seriously injuring him. The victim, who has not yet been identified, and remains in the ICU. According to prosecutors, Gardner struck the victim because he was yelling at him. An employee trailed an SUV in another vehicle in attempt to stop the rampage, only for Gardner to get out of the vehicle, allegedly armed with a knife. Another player jumped in and tried to help. "This guy grabbed two stakes and he was swinging them, swinging them like nunchakus, at the guy. Then the dude with the knife kind of backed off," said Ed Waters, who was playing on the course and witnessed the entire event. Gardner was arrested by Forest Preserve police. His next court date is not yet known. Please note: The above video is from a previous report.
