Tragedy on the Road: California Mother Arrested After Toddler Falls from SUV in Shocking Video
A harrowing incident unfolded in Fullerton, California when a mother, Jacqueline Marie Hernandez, 35, was arrested after her 19-month-old child tumbled out of an SUV while she was driving. The disturbing video footage shows the vehicle making a left turn at an intersection before the front passenger door suddenly opens, sending the toddler crashing to the ground.
Incredibly, the SUV came to a halt just inches from colliding with another car, prompting immediate concern among onlookers. A witness came forward with crucial information about the vehicle involved and was later able to provide identifying details, leading investigators to track down Hernandez and the child.
However, in what appears to be an alarming display of negligence, Hernandez proceeded to get out of her vehicle, pick up the injured child, and then return to driving without making any further attempts to ensure the child's safety. Police took Hernandez into custody on suspicion of child abuse after discovering that the 19-month-old toddler sustained injuries consistent with the fall.
The child, thankfully, is expected to make a full recovery from their ordeal. As the investigation continues, questions are bound to arise about how such an incident could have occurred in the first place. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing road safety and ensuring that drivers keep their passengers secure, especially vulnerable children.
A harrowing incident unfolded in Fullerton, California when a mother, Jacqueline Marie Hernandez, 35, was arrested after her 19-month-old child tumbled out of an SUV while she was driving. The disturbing video footage shows the vehicle making a left turn at an intersection before the front passenger door suddenly opens, sending the toddler crashing to the ground.
Incredibly, the SUV came to a halt just inches from colliding with another car, prompting immediate concern among onlookers. A witness came forward with crucial information about the vehicle involved and was later able to provide identifying details, leading investigators to track down Hernandez and the child.
However, in what appears to be an alarming display of negligence, Hernandez proceeded to get out of her vehicle, pick up the injured child, and then return to driving without making any further attempts to ensure the child's safety. Police took Hernandez into custody on suspicion of child abuse after discovering that the 19-month-old toddler sustained injuries consistent with the fall.
The child, thankfully, is expected to make a full recovery from their ordeal. As the investigation continues, questions are bound to arise about how such an incident could have occurred in the first place. The case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing road safety and ensuring that drivers keep their passengers secure, especially vulnerable children.
this is just horrific, i cant even imagine what she was thinking getting back in there like that! 
19 months old child can't be left unattended on the road, its just not right. and what if that car had crashed? 
how could anyone make a decision like that? the worst part is that the kid is lucky to be alive, i'm glad they're getting the help they need but it's heartbreaking to think about what could've happened... 
. as a parent myself, i can only imagine how traumatic this must be for other parents to see, and it raises so many questions about accountability and the consequences of one's actions on the road 
I need like 5 minutes just to load one post, how's everyone supposed to have a conversation when it takes forever? 
anyway back to the news... what's really concerning here is that mom just got out of her car and kept driving with her kid injured 
like, what even is that? shouldn't she've been checking on her child first? 
I'm not saying she's a bad person or anything, but clearly some common sense was lacking here... and can we please get more info on the witness who helped identify the vehicle? that seems like a really valuable contribution to the investigation 
and then to make matters worse she gets back in the car to drive with a hurt kid... ugh, my heart is racing just thinking about it. anyway, i'm glad the child will be okay, but this whole thing needs to be looked into so much more. i was driving once and my passenger door got stuck open and it was super scary...
And to think this was caught on camera... it's one thing to be shaken up but she knew exactly what she did was wrong. 
Anyway, glad the kid is okay, I hope they get all the help and support they need now.
, some people don't get it when it comes to keeping kids safe in cars... that kid could've been seriously hurt or worse 
my heart goes out to that little family tho 
It's just not right. And what if that other car had been there?! 
but glad to hear the kid is gonna be ok, that's the most important thing 
drivers need to be more aware of their surroundings and keep those little ones buckled up all the time 
And how did she even make it past the witness who gave her info?! This is just crazy... She got lucky that no one else was hit by the SUV and the kid is gonna be okay but like what happened before that?!
. I don't think this mom should've even been behind the wheel in the first place if she can't be careful enough to keep her kid safe. The fact that she got out of the car without even checking on the child for a sec is just crazy 
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. That's just not right. I hope she's facing serious charges for this and the child's parents are getting the support they need during this tough time 
interesting how the police were able to track her down so fast thanks to the witness 
what kinda system allows a 35yo mom to think she can just get back behind the wheel after dropping her kid on the road? 
and yeah the fact that she got back in the car and kept driving with an injured kid is like totally insane 
i hope she's charged with something serious because this is not just negligence it's like a recipe for disaster