Woman arrested after infant ejected from car
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A 4-week-old infant that was not buckled into its car seat was ejected from a moving car in Willmar. The woman driving was arrested.
Willmar police say the child was taken to Rice Memorial Hospital by witnesses to the incident, which happened about 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The child was held for observation and is now in the protective custody of county family services.
Police say the baby was placed into a carseat in the back seat, but the child was not buckled in and the car seat was not secured to the car itself.
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Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle driving fast and making a hard left turn, causing the rear passenger door to come open and the baby to fall out.
The 22-year-old old woman could be charged with several counts, including criminal vehicular operation.
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Information from: West Central Tribune, http://www.wctrib.com
