Video shows moments after carjacking suspect crashes in Clay County

Cellphone video shows a man taking cover behind a patrol car after an armed carjacking in Clay County.

Witnesses say a man dropped a gun inside the Circle K off Jefferson Street and Blanding Boulevard on Saturday night before carjacking a man at gunpoint outside.

Deputies say the suspect then fled southbound on Blanding – with the victim inside the car – before crashing into cars stopped at Branan Field Road.

Jim Plant was inside one of those vehicles.

“It was immediately police screaming, ‘Drop the gun, drop the gun,’ so I got down in my truck,” he said.

Minutes later, he was escorted to the back of a patrol car, where he crouched for safety.

From there, he captured video of deputies, weapons drawn, calling out to the suspect.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office then brought out a K-9 and 31-year-old Derrick Dunham was taken into custody.

Dunham and the 55-year-old carjacking victim were taken to the hospital.

Dunham is facing charges including carjacking with a firearm, kidnapping and aggravated assault.

Plant’s Chevrolet 2500 was damaged in the crash. He says a truck with three 17-year-olds inside crashed into the back of it.

“If my truck was intended to help somebody or whatever I’m fine with it. It’s just a truck. Over a human life, it's not even a question,” he said.

The carjacking victim posted a message on Facebook thanking the deputies who came to his aid.

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