EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 A 37-year-old man was arrested on a child endangerment charge after his 12-year-old son was injured in an ATV crash on Monday, after investigators said the man allowed the child to drive the vehicle on a public roadway without being told the brakes were not working.<\/p>\n
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a motor vehicle collision on Monday, Oct. 12, at the intersection of Cypress Street and Wahlen Lane. <\/p>\n
Investigators determined that 37-year-old Jose Luis Lechuga allowed his 12-year-old son to operate an ATV on a public roadway without supervision. <\/p>\n
According to the investigation, Lechuga also did not inform his son that the ATV\u2019s brakes were not functioning. <\/p>\n
The child struck a guardrail, sustained injuries, and was transported to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition.<\/p>\n
Lechuga was arrested and charged with Abandoning\/Endangerment of a Child. He was booked into the El Paso County Downtown Detention Facility on $10,000 bond.<\/p>\n
\u201cATVs should not be operated on public roadways, and safety must always come first,\u201d said Sheriff Oscar Ugarte. \u201cBefore allowing a child to ride, parents must ensure the ATV is in safe working condition, provide proper supervision, and make sure their child wears a helmet and appropriate protective gear. These precautions can help prevent serious injuries.\u201d <\/p>\n
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