A routine pizza delivery in Missouri took a shocking turn when a Domino’s delivery driver allegedly used his car as a weapon in a dispute over tipping. The incident has left Zachary Nicholus Walton, 36, in custody, facing serious charges.
Walton was apprehended on April 29 in Fulton and now faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and leaving the scene of an accident. According to jail records, he is currently held without bond.
The dramatic sequence of events began at approximately 7:21 p.m., when officers were called to a residence following reports of a crash that resulted in injuries. Witnesses recounted a startling scene where a disagreement over tipping escalated to violence.
According to a probable cause affidavit, the Domino’s driver became visibly upset during the delivery. In a fit of rage, Walton reportedly struck the customer with his vehicle, a shocking move that turned a simple delivery into a criminal incident.
Upon their arrival, the police engaged with both the victim and a witness. Both parties detailed how the encounter spiraled out of control after Walton did not receive a tip, leading to a heated verbal exchange and the subsequent assault.
This alarming event underscores the unpredictable nature of confrontations that can arise in everyday situations and serves as a stark reminder of the potential consequences when disputes turn violent.
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 is seen in Fulton, Missouri. Police arrested a Domino’s delivery driver in connection with 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 victim onto a vehicle to avoid more serious injury. Police said the victim suffered visible injuries to his hand and reported additional pain and possible scrapes to his shin.
Walton then allegedly fled the scene 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 is seen in Spring Township, Penn., on July 10, 2020, 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 then fleeing the scene, demonstrate a disregard for the safety of others and indicate he poses a danger to the victim and the community.
Fox News Digital reached out to Domino’s for comment.
