Monday, July 12, 2010

Man throws toddler into oncoming traffic in California

NewsCore July 12, 2010 4:34PM

A 21-YEAR-OLD man was arrested after allegedly throwing his 18-month-old daughter into oncoming traffic in Oakland in California.

The toddler survived, The Oakland Tribune reported.

John Taylor allegedly picked up his daughter and shook her on Saturday before tossing her into a busy traffic lane, according to an off-duty police officer who witnessed the incident.

An oncoming car stopped in time to prevent running over the girl.

However, the girl was burned and scraped by the car’s undercarriage.

The girl, whose name was not released, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Mr Taylor allegedly attacked police and motorists who tried to subdue him.

He was stunned with a Taser gun and suffered minor injuries.

Police are not sure what motivated Mr Taylor's alleged actions and are continuing investigations.

From: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/man-throws-toddler-into-oncoming-traffic-in-california/story-fn3dxity-1225890841578

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