New video footage reveals St. Johns County deputies attempting to rescue a 62-year-old man, Samuel O’Neil Gardner, who allegedly brandished a firearm at drivers along Interstate 95. The incident unfolded when multiple calls flooded law enforcement about Gardner’s reckless behavior, causing a significant police response and subsequent crash in a wooded area south of State Road 16.
Witness accounts describe dramatic scenes as Gardner pointed a gun at pursuing officers before losing control of his vehicle. Shortly after the crash, deputies worked to extract him from the overturned truck, and he was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with additional footage or information to come forward.
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