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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 18, 2026Hillsborough

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests Riverview mother for allowing 11-year-old 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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Why It Matters

This incident involves a criminal arrest related to child supervision and traffic safety laws in Hillsborough County.

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 vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier at a 7-Eleven gas station.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”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.”