A 2-year-old girl was run over by an SUV driven by her father Monday.
Clarksville police tell Channel 4 News when they arrived at the scene the father was visibly distraught.
"Just imagine what the father felt like running over his own child, that's horrible, when it's your child or someone else's, it's a horrible thing," said Jim Knoll, public information officer for the Clarksville police department.
Ryan Watts, according to police, was backing out of his driveway as his 2-year-old daughter Kylie was playing with friends in the front yard. Police say Watts took precautions, using an adult to spot him as he was backing out at about 2:25 p.m.
The unthinkable happened when Kylie suddenly darted toward the back of the vehicle.
"This turned out to be a tragic accident. The father wasn't doing anything wrong. He had someone back him up, the child was out of harm's way in the beginning," said Knoll.
Kylie was airlifted to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital with bruises on her lower back and arms.
Police told Channel 4 News they don't intend to pursue any charges against the father.
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ABOUT THIS INCIDENT? Should the father be sentenced? Or what should be done?
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mistakes happen and he is really sorry about it he should not be sentenced.
ReplyDeleteI think that he should not charge him because it was a complete accident.People deserve second chances.
ReplyDeletei think who ever was helping him back out could of got the child before she ran behind the car.
ReplyDeleteI Dont think its anybody's fault. I do think it wouldnt have happened if the person backing him up would have payed a little more attention to the children. But, accidents happen. he didnt mean any harm.
ReplyDeleteAccidents happen.The child should have been with someone so she would have not run out behind the car. I don't think he should be sentenced. That's doing to much.
ReplyDeleteI think that he should not be punished as much as he would if he killed her or hurt another kid he shoulod have at least alittle punishment because he still hurt her
ReplyDeleteEvery Thing Happen For A Reason So Yeah I Do Think He Should Be Sentenced.
ReplyDeleteNo he shouldn't he is already hurt for running over his own child and it was an accident chill out I'm sure he did NOT MEAN TO.!!
ReplyDelete2ND chances are needed give him one now can i get and AMEN.!!
SHUT UP NO Detorria.!!
ReplyDeletei dont think he should be punished and if he should he has been enough
ReplyDeleteI don't think he shouldn't be charged. It was'nt his fault.
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