Car that struck woman in Oakland driven by 6-year-old, authorities confirm - The Mercury News
A 6-year-old boy drove his parents' Toyota Camry, striking a 31-year-old woman in Oakland. Both the child and the victim are currently hospitalized with injuries.
Why it matters
This incident highlights extreme cases of child safety and parental negligence, prompting local investigations into how the children accessed the vehicle.
OAKLAND — A car that struck a woman walking a dog Thursday morning in East Oakland was being driven by a 6-year-old boy whose 4-year-old brother was a passenger, authorities have confirmed.
Both boys remained hospitalized Friday in stable condition. The older boy was being treated for a broken leg and other injuries and his brother for a concussion, authorities said.
The 31-year-old woman who was struck by the vehicle remained in critical condition Friday.
The collision happened about 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of 35th and Mangels avenues in the Allendale district.
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