8-year-old girl dragged 300 feet by vehicle after trying to stop her mom from driving drunk

[discocrisco01]

I found this horrible story out of OC in California As reported by KTLA

"A woman was arrested after she allegedly dragged her 8-year-old daughter and a bystander with a vehicle in Placentia after the child tried to stop her mother from driving under the influence late Thursday night, according to police.

The incident began when the mother, identified as 44-year-old Erin Garcia, decided to leave her mother’s home in the 400 block of Orchid Grove while she was still apparently intoxicated, the Placentia Police Department stated in a news release.

Garcia’s young daughter became concerned about her mother getting behind the wheel and grabbed the passenger’s door handle, telling her to stop, police officials said.

But Garcia simply looked at the child and began driving away, dragging the little girl alongside the vehicle for some 300 feet, according to the release."

[hlthe2b]

1. Heavens. Please post the outcome for the child when posting horrible stories like this (she's ok)

The child and the bystander were taken to local hospitals where they were treated for moderate injuries.

[Devil Child]

2. Sever her parental rights immediately

Brutal story.

Hope the young girl recovers quickly with a brighter and more loving future ahead.

[Hoyt]

3. Poor little girl, just trying to protect her sick mom.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

4. Here's hoping everyone involved gets the help they need.

Unlikely, though!

[demigoddess]

5. bet that girl grows up to be a non drinker.