Ohio father charged after son, 9, crashes car, drags him under
Ohio father dragged under car in alleged driving lesson gone wrong
Authorities have charged an Ohio father, who was dragged under a car while supposedly teaching his 9-year-old son to drive, according to local reports. Clejuan Williams, 36, from Toledo, was reportedly intoxicated during the incident, according to police cited by local news.
Video footage shows a vehicle reversing out of a driveway. The car initially moves slowly but then accelerates and crashes into a pole across the street. A man standing beside the driver is knocked down by the open door and dragged under the vehicle.
Police state Williams instructed his son to press the pedal. Unfamiliar with the controls, the boy allegedly stepped on the accelerator. A neighbour mentioned Williams is recovering in hospital. The neighbour also claimed Williams said he was retrieving his keys, not teaching his son to drive, when the accident occurred.
CAUGHT ON CAM: Toledo man dragged under car while teaching his 9-year-old son how to drive >> https://t.co/x4H9cwyevy pic.twitter.com/yTfFBGrvOG
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Williams faces charges of wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle and child endangerment. Authorities have been contacted for further updates.
What Other Media Are Saying
- NYPost reports on a disturbing incident where a drunk Ohio father teaching his 9-year-old son to drive accidentally got run over, raising concerns about parental responsibility and child safety.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to the Ohio father who was dragged under the car?
He was supposedly teaching his 9-year-old son to drive and got dragged under the vehicle.
Was the Ohio father intoxicated during the incident?
Yes, local reports indicate he was reportedly intoxicated.
What charges is the Ohio father facing?
He faces charges of wrongful entrustment of a motor vehicle and child endangerment.
What did the father claim he was doing when the accident happened?
He claimed he was retrieving his keys, not teaching his son to drive.
Is the Ohio father recovering from his injuries?
Yes, a neighbor mentioned he is recovering in hospital.
