Florida Good Samaritan Is Injured After Stopping to Help Near Disney World

A Florida man who stopped on the 429 near Walt Disney World to assist a driver was assaulted and hospitalized, and authorities arrested a suspect who faces multiple charges.

A motorist in Central Florida stopped on the northbound 429 Expressway near Walt Disney World to help a driver whose vehicle had struck a guardrail. Officials reported the man was assaulted after stopping and was hospitalized with serious injuries. The suspect was taken into custody and faces multiple charges. Key details: - Hans Hamilton stopped to assist a damaged vehicle on the northbound 429 near Walt Disney World and was assaulted after leaving his car. - Deputies identified the suspect as 44-year-old Daniel Coman; he was arrested at the scene and charged with battery, resisting an officer with violence, assault on a law enforcement officer, and criminal mischief. - The victim was hospitalized and has launched a GoFundMe to help cover medical and auto expenses. - Deputies said Coman missed his first court appearance while hospitalized; a judge set bond at $5,000 and he remained in the Orange County Jail as of Thursday. Summary: The incident left the Good Samaritan hospitalized and facing medical and vehicle costs while the suspect remains in custody and faces multiple charges. Undetermined at this time.