An Alabama man has been arrested after he allegedly crashed his motorcycle with his 18-month-old child on board, leaving the toddler with serious injuries to the head and face.
Background
Court documents say Aaron Lee Roberson, 32, was driving while intoxicated and speeding on February 14 when he crashed the motorcycle in Blount County. Neither Roberson nor the toddler were wearing helmets at the time of the crash, according to court records. After the collision, Roberson fled the scene without calling 911 to report the incident and did not render reasonable assistance to his injured child.
The Investigation
The Blount County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash and investigation revealed that Roberson had been operating the motorcycle while impaired. Despite evidence of intoxication and excessive speed, Roberson was not charged with driving under the influence or speeding. He was instead charged with assault, leaving the scene of an accident with injury, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving.
Roberson was booked into custody and held on a $37,000 bond. As of publication, he is not listed in Blount County jail records.
Key Takeaways
- The 18-month-old child sustained serious injuries to the head and face in the February 14 crash
- Neither the father nor the child were wearing helmets at the time of the collision
- Roberson allegedly left the scene without calling 911 or providing assistance to his injured child
- He was charged with assault, leaving the scene of an accident with injury, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving
- Roberson was held on a $37,000 bond but is not currently listed in jail records
- Police have not disclosed how they determined Roberson was impaired or the child's current condition
What's Next
Roberson is scheduled to appear in Blount County Court for his preliminary hearing. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash continues, and authorities have not released additional information regarding the child's current medical status or any potential further charges.