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Wild video shows moment car smashes through Texas backyard — narrowly missing kids playing in pool
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A wild video shows a car smashing through a Texas home's backyard fence, narrowly missing a toddler and two other young kids playing nearby.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening at Heritage Place in Fort Worth, with dramatic surveillance footage capturing the moment.
- A wild video shows the terrifying moment a speeding car smashed through a Texas home’s backyard fence on Sunday evening — narrowly missing a toddler and two other young kids playing nearby.
- The Van Dusen family said their toddler was “just inches away” from the path of destruction when the 22-year-old motorist lost control, risking the lives of their 5-year-old twins in the pool as well.
- “Our 2-year-old was in our backyard, just inches away from where a vehicle came crashing through our fence,” the family said in a statement.
Key Takeaways
- A car crashed through a backyard fence in Fort Worth, Texas
- Children were playing in a pool nearby and were narrowly missed
- The crash sent debris into the pool, just feet from a 2-year-old child
- The driver was 22 years old and lost control of the vehicle
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- Investigation into the incident, potential charges against the driver
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The incident highlights the importance of driver safety and responsible behavior
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