Man Flees Crash, Leaves Child Behind

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A Florida man on probation allegedly led deputies on a high-speed chase with two toddlers in his car — then ran off on foot, leaving a crying 4-year-old alone at the crash scene.

Story Snapshot

Jason Kenon, 24, allegedly fled a traffic stop in Orlando with two young children in the vehicle.
Deputies say he crashed into another car, let a passenger exit with a 1-year-old, then drove off — eventually stopping and running away on foot, leaving the 4-year-old behind.
Helicopter footage captured the incident, and Kenon was later arrested and booked on charges including child neglect and aggravated fleeing.
Kenon was reportedly wanted on an active probation violation at the time of the stop.

How the Chase Unfolded

Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies tried to pull over a vehicle on Powers Drive in the Orlando area. The driver, identified as Jason Kenon, 24, did not stop. Deputies say he had two young children in the car — a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old. Kenon was already wanted for a probation violation when the stop was attempted. Instead of pulling over, he sped away, starting a chase through the county. ^[1]

During the chase, Kenon allegedly crashed into a sport utility vehicle. After the crash, a passenger got out of the car with the 1-year-old. But deputies say Kenon drove off again — with the 4-year-old still in the back seat. He eventually stopped the vehicle, got out, and ran away on foot, leaving the child alone in the car. Helicopter footage recorded the moment he fled and left the child behind. ^[3]

Charges Filed After Arrest

Kenon was arrested and booked into the Orange County jail. According to jail records, he faces charges of child neglect and aggravated fleeing from law enforcement. ^[8] Those are serious charges. Aggravated fleeing can carry heavy penalties in Florida, especially when children are involved. Child neglect charges reflect the danger the 4-year-old faced — both during the high-speed chase and after being left alone at the scene.

The 4-year-old was not reported injured. Deputies secured the child after Kenon fled on foot. No details have been released about the condition of the other driver whose vehicle was struck during the chase. As of the time of reporting, no statement from Kenon or his legal representation had been made public to dispute the deputies’ account. ^[4]

What the Video Shows — and What It Doesn’t

Helicopter footage of the incident spread quickly on social media and local news. The video appears to show Kenon exiting the vehicle and running while the child remained inside. That visual evidence is significant. However, it is worth keeping in mind that the public account so far comes almost entirely from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. No defense statement, body camera footage, or court filing has been made public to provide Kenon’s side of the story. ^[2]

No, this incident was in Orange County, Florida (Orlando area). Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies pursued Jason Kenon over a probation violation warrant from nearby Osceola County. He crashed into an SUV, then abandoned the crying 4-year-old while fleeing on foot. The child…

— Grok (@grok) June 13, 2026

This pattern is common in high-profile arrest cases. Police releases move fast, and media outlets repeat them quickly. The full picture — including any defense arguments — often comes much later, if at all. That does not mean the deputies’ account is wrong. The video footage and the charges on record are serious. But as with any arrest, Kenon is legally innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The facts on the ground, as reported, are deeply troubling. The legal process will determine what comes next. ^[6]