FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Florida man is facing child neglect charges after allegedly throwing three children over a fence in Fort Myers following a car crash.
Larry Rada Jr. reportedly ran to a stranger’s house to hide from police after the incident on Saturday.
Investigators said the incident occurred after Rada was driving recklessly away from Fort Myers Beach.
A deputy reported that Rada threw the three young kids, who were in the car with him, over a six-foot fence.
Deputies have indicated that more charges could be filed against Rada, including hit-and-run and fleeing.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are considering additional charges against Rada.
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