New details released in Blountstown (FL) death investigation

WCTV is learning new details in the investigation into the death of 57-year-old Barbara Dawson on December 22. Last week, Blountstown Police said that Dawson was being arrested for refusing to leave the Hospital upon being released and collapsed as she was being escorted to a police cruiser.Last week, Blountstown Police said that Dawson was being arrested for refusing to leave the Hospital upon being released and collapsed as she was being escorted to a police cruiser. Dawson was then admitted to the hospital but died a short time later. The medical examiner ruled the cause of death as a blood clot to the lungs. Monday, the Blountstown Police Department released the incident report detailing Barbara Dawson's arrest and subsequent death. The agency says the investigation is to determine if the hospital violated any state for federal requirements during the incident.