Police hunt for 'heartless' driver who drenched family of five 'from head to toe' by speeding through a large puddle, drenching three disabled children – including a toddler in a pram
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Police are looking for a driver who drove through a large puddle and soaked a family, including a toddler in a stroller.
All five family members, three of whom are disabled children, were soaked from head to toe during the incident in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, on Tuesday.
The children's mother and grandmother describe the driver's behavior as 'incredibly insensitive', The Telegraaf reports this.
The family, who wish to remain anonymous, were walking around 2.20pm when a white car approached them.
The family members walked past a large puddle and the mother gestured “stop” to the driver, who instead “speeded up” and completely submerged them.
All five family members, three of whom are disabled children, were soaked from head to toe during the incident in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, on Tuesday.
She said: 'My son is 6ft tall and he was soaked. The water flowed straight over his head.
'My two-year-old granddaughter shouted: 'I don't like it'. The stroller was soaking wet.”
“I was shocked more than anything. It's incredibly numb.'
The woman said two of the children are physically challenged and were upset by the incident.
Splashing a pedestrian by driving through puddles next to a pavement can be considered a criminal offense under the Road Traffic Act 1988, with possible fines of up to £5,000 and nine points per driving licence.
If motorists are caught, they face a £100 fine and three penalty points.
Retired police officer Julie Lancaster was shocked to witness the incident in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, as Storm Henk drenched Britain earlier this week
Derbyshire Police say they are aware of the incident and efforts to trace the driver are continuing.
Elsewhere, shocking dashcam footage was shared yesterday showing a motorist driving through a puddle and callously drenching a garbage collector as he tried to clean up after the festive period, leaving locals outraged and demanding police action.
Retired police officer Julie Lancaster was amazed to witness the incident in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, as Storm Henk drenched Britain earlier this week.
The 64-year-old former sergeant was driving home from the dry cleaners when she saw the garbage man on the other side of the road, collecting loose cardboard next to the puddle.
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