"California Police Chase: 9-Year-Old Crashes into Patrol Car on the Way to School"
TL;DR
Police in Oroville, California, briefly chased a Volkswagen that sped away during a traffic incident, only to find a 9-year-old boy behind the wheel. The child, who was attempting to drive to school, led officers on a short and erratic chase before being stopped in a dirt parking lot. No one was injured, and the boy was safely sent to school after authorities were alerted. The incident serves as a reminder for parents to keep car keys secure and talk to their children about the dangers of unauthorized driving.
- 9-year-old boy leads California police on short chase NBC News
- Oroville 9-year-old leads officers on vehicle pursuit KCRA Sacramento
- 9-year-old boy tries to drive himself to school, crashes into police car: 'Straight out of a movie' New York Post
- 9-year-old rams CHP car while driving to school, officials say SFGATE
- 9-year-old crashes into patrol car while trying to drive to school in Oroville KRCR
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