HOLLAND, Mich. -- The Holland Department of Public Safety says a 45-year-old man who fell off the hood of his wife's moving car Monday afternoon has died from his injuries.
The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. at the Wendy's Restaurant on East 16th Street. Police say Robert Baltazar Leon man had been arguing with his 44-year-old wife inside the car. He got out, and she locked the doors. Police say she then started to drive out of the parking lot when he jumped onto the hood. As the car made a turn onto a private drive, the man fell off and struck his head on the pavement.
Police say Leon died Monday night.
Police are still investigating and ask any witnesses to contact the Holland Department of Public Safety at (616)-355-1150, or email investigators at policetips@cityofholland.com. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Silent Observer by calling 1-877-887-4536, texting OCMTIP and your message to 274637. Or you may go online and submit a tip using the online form at www.mosotips.com.
Here is some additional information from the original Holland DPS news release on Monday:
Firefighters and Police Officer of the Holland Department of Public Safety, along with AMR responded to a report of a subject who was injured after being thrown off the hood of a car at the Wendy’s Restaurant, located at 816 E 16th St. in Holland City.
The initial investigation indicates that a 45 year-old man and a 44 year-old female were in an argument while inside a ’09 Dodge Charger in the Wendy’s parking lot. During the course of the argument the male subject exited the vehicle and the female locked the doors. The female driver attempted to drive out of the parking lot to leave when the male subject jumped onto the hood. The female turned left out of the parking lot onto the private roadway between Wendy’s and the Fifth Third Bank. While making the turn the male subject was thrown from the vehicle and struck his head on the pavement.
The male subject was transported to Zeeland Hospital with serious injuries. The female was not injured.
The individuals involved are married and from Grand Haven.
The incident remains under investigation.