Walton County man injured in fall onto highway
For Immediate Release
April 30, 2012
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred yesterday afternoon on Hwy 331 Business in Freeport. The Sheriff’s Office received a call to respond to the area of Hwy 331 Business in the area of Freeport High School where a man was found on the side of the road with injuries. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital to receive treatment. His identity has not been released at this time.
The investigation of the case further led law enforcement to discover the victim jumped from the moving vehicle. According to a witness, the victim was upset over an argument with his girlfriend. The injuries he sustained were from contact with the roadway.
The injured man is still recovering and the investigation remains open at this time.
Investigator Wendy C Ammons
Walton County Sheriff’s Office
Public Information Officer/Internal Affairs, Professional Standards Division
752 Triple G Road
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850)892-8186-office
(850)855-0299-cell