Sergio Suarez Arrested After Towing Car With 4-Year-Old Inside

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Whew, wow… In the case of Florida, a double review of the timeline is underway after new details emerged about a Qatar accident that quickly became alarming. The story revolves around Sergio SuarezWhat started as a routine stop outside a restaurant allegedly escalated into a moment that authorities say put a child in danger.

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A father desperately chases a tow truck carrying his child

According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday outside Bistro Creole in Sunrise, Florida. Sergio Suarez, 34, allegedly towed a parked car while a 4-year-old girl was still inside. The girl’s father told officers that he left the restaurant and repeatedly banged on the truck window, trying to get Suarez’s attention and alert him that his daughter was in the car. However, the truck reportedly kept moving while the father chased it.

Things took a more serious turn when the father told police that he saw his daughter fall from the moving car onto the road. He ran into traffic to grab her and carry her to safety, the arrest report said. The girl suffered superficial injuries to her arms and right leg, and was taken to the hospital to receive treatment. Officers later contacted the towing company, and Suarez drove back to the restaurant, where he was arrested.

Suarez claims cross-examination as judge cites video evidence

Suarez reportedly told police he did not check the vehicle for occupants before towing it. Suarez claimed he continued driving because he feared the father would become aggressive. He also said his company, All-Ways Towing, called him several times to tell him there was a child inside the car, though he later claimed he pulled over and found no one inside. Authorities say his actions showed “Reckless disregard for the safety of a minor.Suarez is now charged with child neglect without great bodily harm, a third-degree felony in Florida, and has been released on $10,000 bail.

Surveillance video undermines Suarez as case continues

In court, his lawyer claimed that Suarez had checked the car three times, but the judge noted that video evidence and Suarez’s statements suggested otherwise. Additionally, court records show, prosecutors relied heavily on video footage from the scene, which reportedly contradicts Suarez’s claims and shows him driving while the child’s father desperately tried to stop the tow truck. The judge confirmed that Suarez admitted to officers that he failed to look inside the car before pulling it over. Meanwhile, All-Ways Towing declined to comment on the incident when contacted by ABC affiliate WSVN. Furthermore, the case is still under review as Suarez awaits further court action.