An Uber driver in California is accused of sharing sexually explicit images and attempting to kidnap a female rider.

A Central California woman had a harrowing experience with an Uber driver who attempted to kidnap her and displayed nude photos of himself during the ride.

The incident happened Sunday afternoon in downtown Clovis, a suburb of Fresno.

The Clovis Police Department's public information officer, Ty Wood, confirmed to Planet Chronicle Digital that police were dispatched to an intersection in Clovis at approximately 12:30 p.m. in response to a report of a possible sex offense.

The Uber driver made the adult female victim uncomfortable by asking her personal questions, as reported by her.

At some point during the ride, the Uber driver displayed a sexually explicit photo on his cellphone, the victim, a 20-year-old female, stated.

"The victim stated in an interview with KSEE24, "He pulled out his phone and a picture of him touching himself in his private area. My eyes got really big as I saw it, and I was scared. I said, 'What the heck?' and 'No, no, please, just let me out.'""

A family friend told Planet Chronicle Digital that she believed he was going to abduct her.

The Uber driver stopped at a red light, and the victim, thinking he was trying to lock her inside the car, managed to escape and run away.

On Sunday afternoon, an innocent girl was trying to get to the nail salon when she received a distressing call from her friend. The friend was hysterical and claimed to have almost been kidnapped. The girl was shocked and deeply troubled by this unexpected event.

The victim stated, "I was terrified and fled for my life. It was the most frightening experience I've ever encountered."

The Uber driver who was involved in the accident was identified as "FNU," meaning "First Name Unavailable," by the victim's close friends who posted a notice on Instagram.

We want to raise awareness about the predator in our community who sexually harassed, displayed inappropriate sexual images, held our friend captive in his car, bypassed her destination, and attempted to kidnap her.

An attorney has contacted the department, representing the driver involved in the ongoing investigation, according to Wood.

Wood stated that the individual is no longer required for questioning and the case is currently being transferred to the Fresno County District Attorney's Office.

Uber acknowledged to Planet Chronicle Digital that it was aware of the case and takes such reports seriously.

A spokesperson from Uber stated that the rider's report was deeply concerning and that they had removed the driver's access to the app while they continued to investigate. They also expressed their readiness to assist law enforcement with their investigation.

The victim's friends asserted that Uber compensated the victim for her trip and expressed regret for the mishap.

Uber should take more action to ensure the safety of its passengers, rather than just apologizing and refunding money, as stated in a post.

Uber did not verify or refute this assertion to Planet Chronicle Digital regarding the refund or the words spoken to the victim.

Uber's safety team is constantly reviewing information and investigating any issues, as stated by the spokesperson.

Uber's spokesperson stated that all potential drivers must undergo a comprehensive background check process that includes MVR and criminal offense checks at both the local and federal levels. Drivers are re-screened annually, and Uber also has a continuous background check process in place to monitor for any new offenses.

The victim declined to speak with Planet Chronicle Digital, stating that she was overwhelmed and still trying to cope with the incident.