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Cops: Man ran teen over with truck after she refused sex for money

EUSTIS, Fla. — A Lake County man is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly running over a teenager with his truck.

Investigators said Adrian Mendez became angry when the 14-year-old girl refused to have sex with him for money.

Deputies said that's when Mendez choked her and ran her over with his truck on Wall Street in Eustis.

The victim is recovering in the hospital.