NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A two-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle near the entrance of an apartment complex in South Nashville.
The incident was reported on Tuesday, May 28 just before 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Highland Apartments located in 4600 block of Nolensville Pike, according to court documents.
Authorities reported a 23-year-old woman was pushing her two-year-old son in a stroller when they were hit by a black Chrysler 300, which fled the scene after the crash.
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The two-year-old was reportedly knocked unconscious and was taken to Vanderbilt Pediatrics with serious injuries, officials said. Meanwhile, the mother was to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with minor injuries.
According to an arrest report, an officer observed the Chrysler traveling southbound on Nolensville Pike and initiated a traffic stop.
The driver -- identified as 27-year-old Mario Alonzo-- smelled of alcohol, had watery eyes and slurred speech. Police said Alonzo was "clearly impaired."
Officials said Alonzo was taken into custody for the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Inside the vehicle, officers reported they found multiple bottles of Corona beer on the passenger floorboard, all of which were empty except one.
During the arrest, officers said Alonzo slipped off one handcuff and attempted to escape from the vehicle. However, he was directed to the ground and handcuffed again, police said.
Alonzo was allegedly too combative to perform any field sobriety tests, and began to sob when he was removed from the vehicle.
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Police said a witness was able to "positively identify the vehicle as the one that struck the pedestrians and fled the scene." In addition, the witness reported he was familiar with the Chrysler because Alonzo lived in the apartment complex.
Alonzo was taken to General Hospital where a blood sample was obtained, officials said. The results to the sample are pending.
He was charged with vehicular assault, resisting arrest, open container violation and driving without a license.
Alonzo remains jailed on a $77,500 bond.
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