Do You Believe in UFOs?

On the night of August 27th, 1979, Deputy Val Johnson had an experience that would change his life forever. While on routine patrol on a lonely stretch of Hwy 220, he saw a strange light in the sky that he believed to be a UFO. As he got closer, the object seemed to come at him, and the next thing he knew, he was unconscious for about 40 minutes. When he regained consciousness, he found that his patrol car had suffered significant damage: a cracked windshield, bent radio antennas, a broken headlight, and a mysterious dent in the hood. He also reported burns to his eyes.

This encounter was one of the most bizarre UFO sightings ever reported, and to this day, no one has provided a logical explanation for what happened. Deputy Johnson’s patrol car, now known as the "UFO car," has become a fascinating symbol of the unknown. It's been on display at the Marshall County Historical Society and continues to draw large crowds, with many wondering if it was truly a UFO or something else entirely.

Over the years, the incident has gained interest from experts, and even the History Channel has produced segments on the case. The passing years haven't dimmed the curiosity surrounding it, but the mystery remains unsolved.

Do you believe what Deputy Johnson saw? Come visit the UFO car and review the case reports, photographs, and expert testimonies for yourself. Judge the mystery firsthand at the Marshall County Historical Society, open Monday through Friday, Memorial Day through Labor Day. What would you do if you were in his shoes?