DALEVILLE: 08:14 AM Ozark – Dale County 911 and Daleville Department of Public Safety 911 dispatched a Pedestrian Struck By Motor Vehicle, Daleville Avenue and Industrial Blvd.
Daleville Department of Public Safety – Police – EMS, Dale County Sheriff Deputies responded.
A black SUV struck a male subject on an electrical scooter. The black SUV left the scene of the accident. AN ALL POINTS BULLETIN was issued for the suspect vehicle. The incident appears intentional.
The pedestrian received mostly road rash and not critical injuries. The pedestrian was transported by EMS to be checked.
Daleville Department of Public Safety – Police – is in charge of the accident investigation
Read this account of events from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office:
It was a dark and stormy day on May 10th, and the Choctawhatchee Bay was churning like no other. With tornado warnings in the area, the weather was worsening by the minute.
At about 3 o’clock, dispatch got a call from a passerby at Grady Brown Park about a jet-ski that had flipped over with two people on it.
With a strong northwest wind, the jet-ski was being pushed away from the duo, who were now in the water.
Sergeant Ragan arrived at Grady Brown and could see the two out in the bay, but the waves were pushing them west. He headed into a nearby residential neighborhood where he noticed a boat on a lift and ran to see if anyone was home.
James O’Donoghue, a Veteran and rescue diver, was sitting in his truck in the driveway. Divine timing? We think so. Sergeant Ragan asked James if he could commandeer his boat. Of course, an inquisitive James asked why. When Ragan explained the continuing conundrum, without hesitation, James said, “Let’s go!”
The two men ran to the dock and in minutes had the two individuals in the boat – both still had their life vests on. Big win.
After safely getting them into the boat, they drove over to the jet-ski, which had drifted a ways from where they fished the couple out of the bay.
With Walton County Fire Rescue, Florida EMS waiting at Grady Brown, the two made it back to dry(ish) land. Other than being a little waterlogged, they were in good spirits.
Here’s a quick timeline.
Sergeant Ragan arrived on the scene at 1509. He and James deployed the vessel at 1513. Subjects were on board at 1518.
I mean, that’s pretty impressive no matter how you look at it. All due to James’s willingness to help. Mr. O’Donoghue, sir. We need more people like you.
Rehobeth’s Independence Day celebration on June 28 is expected to be huge — and they’ve now released the music performances to kick off the night before the fireworks begin.
Headlining the concert will be Jonboy Storey, an Alabama native who has performed all around the Southeast. Beginning his journey in high school, he grew from playing in his local church youth group band to many other stages such as Flora-Bama to Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Also performing is Ashley Walls, a “Concrete Cowgirl” originally from Marietta, GA by way of Athens. She now lives in Nashville and has quickly become an upcoming country pop artist and writer. She has opened for National acts such as Billy Ray Cyrus and Mitchell TenPenny, appearing at festivals nationwide, and featured on multiple curated playlists and IHeartRadio stations.
Kicking off the evening will be Crews Wright, hailing from Samson, Alabama, Crews Wright captured hearts across the country as a standout contestant on American Idol. Known for his smooth vocals, Southern charm, and down-to-earth personality, Crews brings a blend of country soul and heartfelt storytelling to every performance. From local stages to national television, his talent speaks for itself.
