A town on the Jersey Shore is dealing with a legal dispute after an 11-year-old allegedly drove a golf cart fitted with "impairment goggles" during a community event, leading to a crash that injured several people. The incident took place on August 6, 2024, in Wildwood, New Jersey, during National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen ties between residents and local law enforcement. As part of the event, children participated in a demonstration where they navigated a course in golf carts while wearing goggles meant to mimic the effects of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. According to a lawsuit filed on August 5, 2026, in Cape May County Superior Court, the 11-year-old participant pressed the accelerator and lost control of the cart, causing it to leave the course. The course was marked with orange police cones on a baseball field at Fox Park. The lawsuit claims that Wildwood police officer Jonathan Goraj was seated in the passenger seat during the incident. The lawsuit was filed by several individuals, including Wildwood resident Christopher Hines, his extended family from Ohio—David and Lori Galambos, their daughter Rachel Kelly, and their grandsons Simon and Gideon. The plaintiffs argue that the police officer and department should have recognized the risks of allowing a child to operate the golf cart while simulating impaired driving, especially since the event's purpose was to highlight the dangers of driving while under the influence. The lawsuit reports that Hines, David Galambos, and Simon Galambos were physically injured in the crash, while the mother, grandmother, and sibling were witnesses. Hines suffered injuries to his neck, back, and legs. David Galambos sustained injuries to his neck, ribs, and hip, and also experienced "severe emotional trauma," according to the lawsuit. Simon, the child, suffered a collapsed lung, a concussion, and injuries to his neck and back, along with emotional distress. The defendants in the lawsuit include the City of Wildwood, its police department, Officer Goraj, and the National Night Out organization. A city spokesperson said they do not comment on ongoing litigation.