Three children miraculously survived after an allegedly drunk driver sent their truck flying into a lagoon in Michigan, as captured by a home security camera.
In a harrowing incident that left onlookers stunned, a wild video captured the moment a truck with three children aboard went airborne and crashed into a lagoon in Frenchtown Township, southeastern Michigan. Authorities suspect a drunk driver was behind the wheel.
The unsettling footage, captured by a home security camera on Sunday, depicts what appeared to be a calm Sunday afternoon before the truck suddenly appeared in the frame, hitting an embankment and then flying through the air before landing in the water with a splash. A wheel was lost in the chaotic process.
The deafening noise of the impact alerted nearby neighbors, who rushed to the scene to investigate the commotion. Witness Bobbi, a local resident, recounted the terrifying incident to FOX 2 Detroit, revealing that the driver was an adult and that her teenage daughter and her daughter's two friends were in the truck.
Bobbi and other neighbors selflessly sprang into action, rescuing the girls from the truck, which had become stuck in the mud. The girls sustained injuries in the crash, with at least one losing consciousness, she said.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office informed the station that they strongly suspect the driver was intoxicated at the time of the accident. However, the sheriff's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's inquiries for further details.
Miraculously, the three children escaped the perilous ordeal with their lives, although they were battered and bruised. Their injuries, however, paled in comparison to the potential catastrophe that could have unfolded if the truck had plunged into the lagoon moments later, when nearby children were playing in the water.
The video has sent shockwaves through the community, highlighting the devastating consequences of reckless driving. The incident serves as a stark reminder to drivers to never operate a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other impairing substances.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident, and charges are expected to be filed against the driver. The community is rallying around the children and their families, offering support and prayers during this difficult time.
