VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — After a driver struck a 3-year-old boy on the beach in Volusia County, deputies released a picture showing empty beer cans behind a white Jeep.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office also released videos showing the driver of the Jeep, identified as Brock Winkler, on Saturday afternoon.

“Witnesses reported the 3-year-old was running across the traffic lanes from the ocean and darted in front of the Jeep, which struck him at low speed,” a deputy wrote in a statement. “The victim was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center as a trauma alert due to his age, and later discharged.”

The boy suffered a concussion and a hairline fracture to his cervical spine, according to deputies.

Winkler, 36, faced two charges: Driving under the influence resulting in serious bodily injury, and refusal to submit to DUI testing following the incident

On Monday, Winkler was at the Volusia County Jail. His bond was $11,000 bond.

Deputies: Video shows drunk driver who struck 3-year-old boy at the beach

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