Ohio father dragged under car by son and prosecuted

An Ohio father who was dragged under a car while allegedly teaching his 9-year-old son to drive is now facing criminal charges, according to local reports.

Clejuan Williams, 36, of Toledo, was allegedly drunk while teaching his son to drive, WTVG reported, citing police.

Dramatic video from Fox News Digital shows a vehicle backing out of a residential driveway. In the video, the car appears to be creeping at a steady speed before speeding out of the driveway and slamming into a pole on the other side of the street.

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A man standing on the driver’s side is pushed to the ground by the open door and dragged under the car.

According to police, Williams told his son to step on the pedal. His son, not knowing which pedal his father was referring to, allegedly pressed the accelerator.

Williams’ neighbor told WTVG he is recovering in the hospital. The neighbor said Williams told him he was trying to get his keys back – not teaching his son to drive – when the accident happened.

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Williams is accused of unlawfully entrusting a motor vehicle and endangering children.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Toledo police for updates.