Young Brothers Crash Stolen Family Vehicle, Critically Injuring Pedestrian in Oakland

Relatives say two young brothers, 7 and 4 years old, took their parents' car in Oakland while they were sleeping before losing control and crashing, critically injuring a woman walking her dog.

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Two brothers, ages 7 and 4, gained access to their parents’ vehicle while family members slept in Oakland, setting off a chain of events that ended in a serious collision. The children lost control of the car during the unauthorized drive, striking a woman who was walking her dog in the area.

The pedestrian sustained critical injuries in the impact and was transported for emergency medical treatment. Her dog was also struck during the incident. The exact circumstances surrounding how the children operated the vehicle remain under investigation by local authorities.

Family members confirmed that the parents were asleep when the boys took the car. Officials are examining how two such young children were able to access and drive the vehicle, raising questions about vehicle security and supervision protocols.

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