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A Domino’s pizza delivery in Missouri took a shocking turn when a driver allegedly turned a routine job into a violent altercation. Reports indicate that the delivery driver, upset about not receiving a gratuity, used his vehicle to hit a customer during the dispute.
The driver, identified as 36-year-old Zachary Nicholus Walton, was taken into custody on April 29 in Fulton. He faces a series of serious charges, including first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and fleeing the scene of an accident. According to jail records, Walton is being held without the option of bail.
Details from a probable cause affidavit reveal that the incident occurred around 7:21 p.m., prompting police to respond to a call about a crash with injuries at a residential address.
Witnesses reported to the authorities that the Domino’s driver, visibly upset during the delivery, deliberately hit the victim with his car.
The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Zachary Nicholus Walton, aged 36, was apprehended in Fulton, MO, following allegations that he intentionally used his vehicle as a weapon against a customer during an argument over a missing tip.
When officers arrived, they spoke with the victim and a witness who both described a confrontation that quickly escalated. The victim told police Walton became enraged over not receiving a tip, leading to an argument.
Investigators say surveillance video captured Walton initiating the confrontation, shouting profanities and calling the victim and witness “f—ing rude.” He also allegedly taunted them, saying, “What are you going to do, b—-? Come get me,” before returning to his vehicle.
But the situation didn’t end there.
According to the affidavit, Walton got into his vehicle and reversed toward the roadway. At that point, the victim was walking in the driveway and was not preventing Walton from leaving.
A Fulton Police Department vehicle in Fulton, Missouri. Police arrested a Domino’s delivery driver in an alleged assault involving a customer. (Fulton Police Department)
Authorities say Walton, who was nearly entirely in the roadway, then placed the vehicle in drive and intentionally accelerated forward, striking the victim.
The impact forced the alleged victim onto a vehicle to avoid more serious injury. Police said the victim sustained visible injuries to his hand and reported additional pain and possible scrapes to his shin.
Walton then allegedly fled at a high rate of speed without contacting authorities.
Officers later located him at a local Domino’s, where he admitted to driving toward the victim but claimed he did so only to “scare him,” according to court documents.
A trunk filled with Domino’s pizzas in Spring Township, Pa., July 10, 2020, was donated by Berks Democratic Women to ManorCare Skilled Nursing Facility. (Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle)
Investigators noted Walton has a prior conviction in Callaway County for domestic assault and false imprisonment for which he previously served jail time.
Authorities say Walton’s actions, including intentionally using a vehicle during a confrontation and fleeing, demonstrated a disregard for the safety of others and indicated he poses a danger to the victim and the community.
Fox News Digital reached out to Domino’s for comment.