Boy hospitalized after golf cart accident at St. John

Gilbert Ward Pierce, 60, St. John, was arrested on a probable charge of vehicular assault Saturday afternoon after he allegedly backed over a three-year-old boy near the entrance to the St. John sprint boat races. The youngster, Brody O. Brown, was taken by ambulance to Spokane.

Pierce was allowed release from jail on his own recognizance Monday in a first appearance in superior court. A formal charge had not been filed against him at that time.

According to the deputy’s arrest report, Pierce was attempting to depart the boat races at St. John in a golf cart. He attempted to drive the cart thr...