More than a year after the death of Michael “Prince” Walton, 17, his family has learned a man wanted in connection to his death is in custody.
Since the night of Walton’s death, the family has experienced a lot. It’s been an emotional rollercoaster.Police say another driver hit the teenager’s car before abandoning their own vehicle and fleeing the scene. Walton later died at a hospital.
As his friends to family waited for an arrest, they focused on keeping his memory alive. Remembering Walton as a leader on and off the basketball court — and as someone who was a real jokester at times.“Him just loving to laugh, to dance, and to play, you know, basketball,” Walton’s mother said of memories of her son.
According to News4JAX records, from 2018 to 2022 there were 48 hit-and-runs reported in Duval County, and only five arrests in those cases.“Make sure you’re being safe, to make sure you’re following all of the driving rules,” she said, holding back tears. “And if you happen to have an accident, always stop to check on the person.”
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