A 27-year-old man has been arrested following a crash that occurred on Tuesday at 7:25 p.m., critically injuring a toddler on Nolensville Pike. The preliminary investigation indicates that Mario Alonzo was driving a Chrysler 300 at a high rate of speed near the main entrance of the Highland Apartments when he lost control of the vehicle. The car struck a 23-year-old woman and her 2-year-old child, who was in a stroller.
The toddler was transported to Vanderbilt Pediatrics with serious injuries, while the 23-year-old woman was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with minor injuries. The Chrysler fled the scene but was quickly located by South Precinct patrol officers based on a witness’ description. The vehicle showed damage consistent with the crash, leading to Alonzo’s arrest.
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Inside the Chrysler, officers found multiple bottles of beer in plain sight. A search warrant for a sample of Alonzo’s blood was obtained. Alonzo has been charged with vehicular assault, driving without a license, resisting arrest, and open container violation. The investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the District Attorney’s Office upon its conclusion. Alonzo is currently being held on a $77,500 bond.
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