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Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests Riverview mother for allowing child to drive
A Riverview mother was arrested after deputies reported she permitted her 11-year-old child to operate an SUV. The child, who has autism, subsequently crashed the vehicle into a concrete barrier at a 7-Eleven gas station.
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This incident involves criminal charges related to child supervision and public safety following a vehicle collision in a residential area.
Key Facts
- A mother in Riverview was arrested by Hillsborough County deputies.
- The mother allowed her 11-year-old child to drive an SUV.
- The child has autism.
- The child drove the vehicle to a 7-Eleven gas station.
- The vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier at the gas station.
Who's Mentioned
organizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”other11“Age of the child involved.”other41“Age of the mother.”personChad Chronister“Hillsborough County Sheriff who commented on the incident.”personCarribean Myers“The mother arrested for allowing her child to drive.”location7-Eleven“The site of the vehicle crash.”locationGordon Road“Location of the 7-Eleven where the crash occurred.”locationRiverview“The community where the incident occurred.”