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Man Trying To Stop Argument Gets Pinned Under Car

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- A man trying to stop a fight between a couple in Stock Island  in the early morning hours ended up pinned under a car on Wednesday.

According to Monroe  County Sheriff's Office, the man who is an unidentified neighbor heard  Ricardo Blanco , 23, arguing with his girlfriend in front of an apartment building.

The man came outside and asked the couple to be quiet because he was trying to sleep.

Blanco then allegedly got into his car and began to drive away but not before backing  his car into the neighbor.

The victim said he was standing behind Blanco's car when Blanco suddenly put it into reverse and backed into him, knocking him down and pinning him beneath the car.

He was taken to the hospital where he was treated for a broken hand, cuts and abrasions.

Blanco was taken into custody and charged with aggravated battery.

 

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