A quiet neighborhood in Washington state became the scene of a terrifying incident, captured on video, involving a driver and a child on a bicycle. The footage reveals a shocking confrontation that left onlookers stunned and fearing for the boy’s safety.
The incident unfolded on a residential street in Cheney, where a young boy was riding his dirt bike along the sidewalk. A silver Ford Focus, driven by a 56-year-old woman, suddenly swerved toward him, narrowly missing a collision. A neighbor’s horrified exclamation, “This lady is crazy,” pierced the air.
The driver initially honked her horn at the child, who was near her driveway, before attempting to run him off the sidewalk. The boy quickly reacted, maneuvering to avoid the vehicle as it sped towards him. The car careened along the sidewalk, narrowly missing obstacles like a fire hydrant and landscaping.
Witnesses watched in disbelief as the woman pursued the child on the sidewalk, her actions escalating the danger with each passing moment. A scream of “Oh, my God!” echoed as the car veered back onto the road, leaving a trail of fear in its wake.
Law enforcement arrived to find reports of a separate incident – a potential burglary a mile away, where a homeowner had observed someone attempting to enter their property via security cameras. This led deputies to the driver, identified as Wendy Clemente.
Clemente was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and first-degree attempted assault. During the arrest, authorities reported she also attempted to kick a patrol deputy. The situation took an even stranger turn when she offered an explanation for her actions.
Her explanation defied logic: Clemente claimed she was simply “taking her dogs for a ride” and “looking for other dogs to socialize with.” She insisted she had no recollection of chasing the child on the bike, despite the damning video evidence.
Clemente admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the incident, further complicating the situation. She was subsequently booked into the Spokane County Jail on multiple charges, including attempted assault, DUI, and criminal trespass.
Remarkably, Clemente was later released on her own recognizance, leaving the community grappling with the unsettling events and the bizarre justification offered by the driver. The video serves as a chilling reminder of the potential for unpredictable and dangerous behavior.
