Watch: Teen jumps from car to escape kidnapper

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A new viral video shows a teen jumping out of a moving car and rolling onto the side of the road. Police in Bridgeport, Connecticut released the video of a 17-year-old female, who told them she escaped after being lured into the car.

According to the victim, a Hispanic woman lured the teen to the car while she was walking to school. The woman sexually assaulted the victim, who then tumbled out of the car. The driver continued driving.

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