A man jumped out of the driver’s seat of a moving vehicle on Highway 79 in Washington County with three children in the car, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to a 911 call made by a young girl traveling with her parents on Monday. The child told WCSO they were fighting while driving down the road, and provided a description of their vehicle before the call was disconnected.
WCSO responded to the area and found a vehicle matching the description traveling northbound on the highway. Deputies activated the emergency lights and sirens of the patrol vehicle in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop.
The car continued northbound before the driver’s door opened, and a man jumped from the moving vehicle, according to WCSO.
The deputy stopped and made contact with the driver, who was identified as AS, the father of three young children who were in the car with him.
The passenger, later identified as Heather S, was able to crawl over the center console and gain control of and stop the vehicle, WCSO said.
Deputies say when they made contact with Heather S, they observed signs consistent with a physical altercation. She had injuries to her face.
Mrs. S told WCSO she asked that AS stop the vehicle and allow her and her children to exit. She told deputies he refused to stop.
HS also told deputies that when AS became aware that their child had called 911 from the backseat, he struck the child and took the phone.
The family had recently moved to the area in the northwestern part of Florida, within the Panhandle, from Louisiana. HS told deputies they were in the process of returning there at the time the incident occurred.
Emergency medical services treated the family and cleared everyone involved.
S was arrested and taken to the Washington County Jail on the charges of tampering with or harassing a witness, domestic violence battery, fleeing/attempting to elude law enforcement, resisting arrest, child abuse, false imprisonment and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
Why Choose Ovadia Law Group for Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury can disrupt your life physically, emotionally, and financially. At Ovadia Law Group, we are committed to helping victims of personal injury receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Our experienced personal injury lawyers understand the complexities of these cases and work tirelessly to protect your rights. We handle everything—from investigating your claim to negotiating with insurance companies—so you can focus on recovery. Call us today at 1-800-674-9396 for a free consultation and let our team review your case. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win. Trust Ovadia Law Group to provide strong legal representation and guide you through every step of the process.
Source: wesh
