Miguel Angel Gomez, 35 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he allowed his 14 year-old son to ride in the running board of his Ford Transit van before hitting a bump and causing him to fall off.

Reports added that when the child fell he hit his head and suffered brain injuries in the process.

Authorities went on to say the child suffered subdural hematoma, traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhaging and the loss of consciousness.

Gomez is charged with second degree cruelty to children.