John Elway won't be charged after friend's death is ruled an accident
Sperbeck died in April at age 62 after he fell from a golf cart that reportedly was being driven by Elway, 65. On Monday, the Riverside County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office announced that it 'determined that the incident was a tragic accident with no evidence of criminal activity or intent.'
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