Bolt from the blue: UPS driver shot in freak crossbow accident

PRATTVILLE — A United Parcel Service delivery man was injured in Autauga County when a crossbow bolt flew into the cab of his truck.

The bolt went through his upper right arm and lodged in his right chest, according to Autauga County Sheriff’s Office reports. The driver was taken to Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery in stable condition with “non-life-threatening injuries,” the reports read. The driver was traveling along Goodson Road, also known as County Road 6, at about 12:15 p.m. Thursday, the reports show.

The truck was in motion when he was stuck. Investigators have charged Ronald Curtis Gantt, 55, of the 900 block of Goodson Road, with assault in the case, records show. Gantt was target practicing in his front yard at the time. Gantt apparently overshot the target, and the bolt flew into the delivery truck’s cab. Gantt stayed with the driver until an ambulance arrived, reports show. Investigators have deemed the incident an accident, but are charging Gantt with assault due to the reckless nature of his actions, the reports read.

Gantt declined to comment Friday afternoon, deferring questions to his lawyer. He would name his attorney. Courthouse records show he doesn’t have an attorney. The driver could not be reached for comment.