Drunk Driver Leaves Toddler in Crash, Faces Serious Charges

0:00What's up Birmingham? This is Birmingham News today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. A man from Blount County, Alabama, faces serious charges after crashing his motorcycle with an 18-month-old child aboard. Aaron Lee Robertson allegedly drove under the influence of alcohol on February 14th with the toddler riding without a helmet. He reportedly sped recklessly on a paved road before losing control and wrecking the bike. The crash left the child with severe head and face injuries. Instead of calling for help, Robertson left the scene without alerting authorities or 9-1-1 about the accident. Court records outmine charges including second-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident with injury, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. Officials continue to investigate, highlighting the dangers of impaired driving with young passengers. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. To know what is better than earbuds and bed, no earbuds at all, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.