California authorities say the death of Jeff Sperbeck in a golf cart accident appears to be a horrific accident.

We’re doing everything we can to make sure that this is what it appears to be, and just an accident,” Sheriff Chad Bianco said.

Jeff Sperbeck, a longtime player agent and business partner to Hall of Famer John Elway, died early Wednesday in Palm Springs from injuries suffered after falling from a golf cart driven by the legendary Denver Broncos quarterback.