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Video shows suspected impaired driver striking child on bike
Surveillance video released by Titusville police shows the moment a child riding a bicycle was struck by a driver investigators say was impaired Tuesday night.
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Surveillance video released by Titusville police shows the moment a child riding a bicycle was struck by a driver investigators say was impaired Tuesday night.
The crash happened just before 10 p.m. on South Hopkins Avenue.
What we know:
Video shows the child riding a bicycle before entering the roadway moments before being hit by a vehicle. The impact threw the child onto the vehicle's windshield.
The child was taken to a local children's hospital, where medical staff said the victim suffered serious injuries but was in stable condition. Police said the child was not wearing a bicycle helmet.
Police identified the driver as 52-year-old Eric Blythe. He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury and refusing to submit to a DUI test.
"Choosing to drive impaired is a decision that can change lives forever in a matter of seconds," said Interim Chief Tyler Wright. "No destination, celebration, or convenience is worth risking the life of
a child or anyone else on our roadways."
Blythe was jailed on a $15,500 bond. Police said the investigation remains active and additional charges are possible.
What we don't know:
Investigators said additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues but did not specify what those charges might be.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Titusville Police Department.