An Orange County mother now faces a misdemeanor charge of child abuse and endangerment after her 19-month-old tumbled from a moving car in a harrowing incident.
Jacqueline Marie Hernandez, 35, was arrested Monday on felony child abuse charges after video of the incident quickly spread on social media.
In a video from the morning of Jan. 20, the toddler is seen falling out of the car as Hernandez’s black SUV turns left at the intersection of W. Malvern Ave. and N. Euclid St., according to police.
The tot’s mother is seen running to pick up her child and nearly causes a crash with the car behind her.
Kristy Wells, a spokesperson for the Fullerton Police Department, told The Post she is “grateful” the child did not suffer more injuries and reminded parents to use a car seat.
“It can save the life of your child,” she said.
Hernandez’s arraignment at the North Justice Center in Fullerton is scheduled for April 22.
