Florida man found stabbed, lying in road

5/24/2005

ADRIAN A Florida man was in fair condition in Toledo Hospital last night after suffering stab wounds of an unknown origin Saturday night in Lenawee County, authorities said.

A passing motorist found Andres Morales, 32, lying on Carrol Road near Gerber Park in Deerfield Township at 10 p.m. Upon inspection, the motorist found that Mr. Morales was bleeding profusely.

She took him to Herrick Memorial Hospital, Tecumseh, where he was found to have stab wounds to his chest, stomach, and a forearm. Mr. Morales was later transferred to Toledo.

According to reports, Mr. Morales told the motorist he was here from Florida looking for work and that he did not know who stabbed him. Lenawee County sheriff s deputies are continuing their investigation into the incident.