Three Children Kidnapped After Their Dad Pulled Over to Help a Car Crash Victim

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By Camille Hutchison , Parent Herald Sep 04, 09:25 pm

Three children became the latest victims of car theft that appears to be rampant in Memphis. Fortunately, the kids are now safe. The man who was identified by his first name only, Bryon, stopped to help and almost lost his three young children. He is the father of Olivia, 6 years old, Chloe, 4 years old, and Brandon 2 years old. The family was in their brown Toyota Avalon in Memphis, Tenn that time when he pulled over to lend a hand to someone he thought had an accident.

The father stopped the vehicle when he spot a car accident between a white Kia and a blue pick-up truck. According to the posted statement of the Memphis Police Department on Twitter, the driver of the Kia had a gash on his forehead and revealed that the vehicle had been stolen prior to the accident.

Witnesses at the scene said that they felt uncomfortable and didn't do what the Kia driver requested as he was asking for a ride to leave the accident scene, TODAY reported.

The help that the father gave ended up in almost kidnapping

When the concerned driver stopped to help, the unidentified Kia driver climbed into Bryon's car and drove away, with his three children still inside.

The father didn't know what to do as he only intended to help and got carjacked as a result. Derick Taylor, a witness at the scene offered Bryon a ride to help him follow the man as he fled. According to the authorities, shortly after leaving the accident scene, the man pulled over and let out all three children. Bryon was immediately reunited with his children. Fortunately, the three remained unharmed.

"It could have been much worse. I'm just glad I got my babies," the father said as he feels relieved upon seeing his daughters again.

The father said that he won't allow the traumatic experience to stop him from lending a helping hand in the future. He described the situation as if God had him as he reunited with his three children and reminded everyone that if one's heart tells you to help, do not hesitate to assist, Action News says.

A constant incident of carjacking in Memphis

Taylor said that the world they live in is ridiculous and says in disbelief that one cannot even offer help. Thankfully, he dropped the children off up the street. The car thief according to the MPD stated that the thief let the children out in front of the house in the 38-hundred block of Mary Lee. Although they were quickly reunited, the family, especially the children, were terrified due to the incident.

Bryon said that such things should stop. The incident could have been much worse and he's beyond happy that he got his children back.

According to the Memphis Police Department, more than 3,000 cars have been stolen in Memphis since January. Authorities said that the common targets are Hyundai and Kia cars. Memphis recorded more than 4,500 thefts from cars which is actually 23 per day. Last year were a little more than 3,000.

The MPD reminds drivers not to leave their personal belongings in the car and to always bring their keys with them.