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Six-year-old behind the wheel in East Oakland crash leaves woman critically injured
crime-and-public-safety27 days ago

Six-year-old behind the wheel in East Oakland crash leaves woman critically injured

A 6-year-old boy was driving a Toyota Camry that swerved into oncoming traffic, struck another vehicle, and then hit a woman walking a dog in East Oakland. The woman is in critical condition; the two brothers, ages 6 and 4, were hospitalized in stable condition. The car belonged to their parents, who were unaware they had taken it. The crash occurred at 35th Avenue and Mangels in the Allendale district, and police are continuing to investigate with the parents cooperating.

via The Mercury News|
#car-crash#crime-and-public-safety#east-oakland
Tragic Crash in Mooers, NY Claims One Life and Injures Three Teens
accidents2 years ago

Tragic Crash in Mooers, NY Claims One Life and Injures Three Teens

An underage driver was killed and three passengers were injured in a high-speed crash in Mooers, New York. The 14-year-old driver failed to negotiate a curve, causing the vehicle to hit multiple trees. The three passengers, aged 14, 12, and 13, were transported to the hospital in critical condition. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The school community has been notified, and counselors are available to support students and staff.

via WPTZ|
#accidents#deadly-crash#high-speed
13-year-old driver arrested after fatal crash involving Woodland woman.
crime3 years ago

13-year-old driver arrested after fatal crash involving Woodland woman.

A 13-year-old who stole a family member's car and led police on a chase crashed into two other cars in Woodland, causing them to catch on fire. The crash killed 43-year-old Tina Vital, who had just received her truck driving license and was the mother of two. Her adult son, daughter, and 5-year-old granddaughter were also in the car and are in critical condition. The community is in shock, and the teenage driver will be booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and evading causing injuries.

via KCRA Sacramento|
#car-theft#crime#fatal-crash
crime3 years ago

Teenage joyride turns deadly in California car crash.

A 13-year-old boy driving a car was involved in a three-car crash in Woodland, California, killing a woman and injuring nine others, including himself. The police officer tried to pull the boy over, but he sped off instead, initiating a brief chase. The boy then crashed into two other cars at high speed, causing two of the three vehicles involved to catch fire. The hospitalized suspect could be charged with vehicular manslaughter.

via New York Daily News|
#california#car-crash#crime
crime3 years ago

Child welfare agencies monitored family involved in fatal Westchester parkway crash.

The six minors involved in a fatal car crash on a Westchester parkway were all related and being investigated by Connecticut's child welfare agency. The 16-year-old unlicensed driver had permission to drive the rented SUV, according to a relative. The victims, aged 8 to 17, were on their way to Connecticut when the driver became distracted or fell asleep behind the wheel. The family had recently moved to Derby, Conn., and had not yet enrolled in school. The incident is still under investigation.

via New York Daily News|
#car-crash#child-welfare#connecticut
Unlicensed Teen Driver Causes Fatal Crash Killing 5 Children in New York
tragedy3 years ago

Unlicensed Teen Driver Causes Fatal Crash Killing 5 Children in New York

Five children aged 8 to 17 died in a car crash in New York when the SUV they were in, driven by a 16-year-old who did not have a driver's license or permit, veered off the road and caught fire. The lone survivor, a 9-year-old boy, escaped through a broken window. The driver may have been distracted or fallen asleep, but the investigation is ongoing. The victims were from Connecticut and had recently moved to the area.

via USA TODAY|
#car-crash#fatalities#investigation