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The authorities have made a final decision on investigations regarding the death of John Elway’s former agent, Jeff Sperbeck, following eyewitness interviews.
TMZ reports that police have interviewed everyone who saw what took place on the day in question, and there is still nothing to suggest a crime was committed.
The outlet notes that “police officers have spoken to all parties who were in the area near where Sperbeck fell off an Elway-driven ride back on April 26 … and “there is no evidence or statement to indicate this is nothing more than a tragic accident.”
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco told TMZ they planned to keep the case open until everyone who witnessed the accident was contacted.
“We determined the case would remain open until we contacted all residents who might have video of the path traveled,” he said.
Sperbeck, Elway’s longtime agent and business partner, was also close friends with the quarterback.
Elway was driving a golf cart with the 62-year-old Sperbeck on board when he suddenly fell off the back. He sustained significant injuries to his head and eventually passed away.
A coroner determined that his death was caused by accidental blunt head trauma.
Police initially decided not to get involved as first responders did not suspect wrongdoing. However, they opened an investigation following a “massive media inquiry.”
Elway has only spoken publicly about the incident once, expressing heartbreak and devastation over the death of his longtime friend.
The two men launched a wine business together and were very close, with the former NFL star hiring Sperbeck as his agent in the early 90s and going on to form a tight bond with him.
