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Man arrested after 12-year-old driving his car hits boy

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August 8th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — Police say officers have arrested a Waterloo man after a 12-year-old driving his car struck a 4-year-old boy on a bicycle. Police say 34-year-old Jesse Azbill had given the 12-year-old permission to drive the vehicle and say Azbill was in it when the little boy was struck just before 1 p.m. Tuesday in Waterloo. The boy was taken to University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City for treatment. His name hasn’t been released.

Jail records say Azbill remained in custody today (Thursday). He’s charged with child endangerment causing injury and serious injury by vehicle. Police aren’t certain of Azbill’s relationship with the 12-year-old boy.