A Jan. 25 crash sent Holmes Beach City Commissioner Pat Morton to the HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton for medical treatment.
Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer told The Islander Jan. 29 that a motorist struck Morton while the commissioner was walking across a parking lot to Ace Hardware, 3352 E. Bay Drive, where he works.
Tokajer said the motorist told police he was unable to see Morton because the sun was in his eyes.
Impact with the motorist’s pickup truck sent Morton “flying” and left him with serious injuries, according to Tokajer.
Morton, who did not respond to a Jan. 29 call from The Islander, remained at Blake that day for medical treatment and possibly surgery.
Tokajer said the motorist was charged with being at fault in a pedestrian accident and was given a court summons.
