Jeff Sperbeck, business partner and longtime friend of John Elway, died on Wednesday from injuries sustained in a golf cart accident over the weekend. He was 62.
Elway, Sperbeck, their wives, and Elway’s son were leaving a post-Stagecoach Festival party in La Quinta, California on Saturday night when the accident occurred, as reported by TMZ. Elway was allegedly driving the golf cart when Sperbeck fell off the back of the vehicle and struck his head against the road.
When paramedics arrived at the scene, Sperbeck was breathing but unconscious. He was taken to a local hospital, and placed on life support. Sperbeck was pronounced dead earlier today.
According to TMZ, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating his death by gathering information before determining if any legal action should be taken.
ESPN's Adam Schefter has obtained the following statement from Elway:
“I am absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the passing of my close friend, business partner and agent Jeff Sperbeck,” Elway wrote. “There are no words to truly express the profound sadness I feel with the sudden loss of someone who has meant so much to me. My heart and deepest sympathies go 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 the loyalty, wisdom, friendship and love he brought into my life and the lives of so many others.”
“We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Jeff Sperbeck,” the Sperbeck family said in a statement. "He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, son and friend to many and will be profoundly missed by all. We are grieving this unimaginable loss as a family alongside our dearest friends, the Elway’s, and the many other clients Jeff called friends. We are grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of support that we have received and ask for privacy for our family at this difficult time.”