An 84-year-old Sevier County Utah man was being held in Garfield County Jail Wednesday on a charge of attempted murder after allegedly running over his brother-in-law with a car -- and then beating him with a cane.
Purportedly enraged by a dispute involving family finances, Carl Lewis, of Redmond, allegedly drove to his brother-in-law's home in Old Hatch Town to confront him Monday about 3 p.m., Garfield County sheriff's spokeswoman Becki Bronson said.
Lewis purportedly pulled up to the residence, motioning Kelly Johnson-- who apparently did not immediately recognize his brother-in-law -- toward his car. Lewis then allegedly floored the accelerator and hit Johnson head on and driving over him, Bronson said.
Lewis then allegedly exited his car, grabbed his cane and, while shouting he was going to kill the man, began to beat Johnson.
Johnson, described as being in his 70s, sustained a broken hip and multiple abrasions on his arms and head. He was transported by ambulance to the Cedar City hospital Valley View Medical Center in serious but stable condition.
Bronson said Lewis was arrested by deputies in neighboring Sevier County after he drove back to Redmond, and later turned over to Garfield County law officers.
Lewis was being held on $40,000 cash only bail. His initial 6th District Court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.
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