Oscar Chicas arrested after his two-year-old succeeds in putting the car into drive and crashing into two cars in West Hartford, while he was left alone in the vehicle.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:24am
Accident Date: 
Friday, February 28, 2014

Man Accused of Leaving Toddler in Car with Engine Running.

A West Hartford man was arrested Sunday night after his 2-year-old child managed to drive his car into parked cars.

A West Hartford man was arrested Sunday night after his 2-year-old child managed to drive his car into parked cars.

Oscar Chicas left his child in his running vehicle alone in the parking lot at 140 Kane Street. According to police, the child then put the car into drive and slammed into two parked cars, causing minor damage.

Chicas was found a few feet away working on a disabled vehicle with his brother at the time, police said.

The child was not injured.

Chicas is charged with risk of injury to a minor. He is being held on a $15,000 bond.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Oscar Chicas
Roadway: 
Kane Street

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