In an unbelievable turn of events in Bedford, Ohio, an 8-year-old girl was captured on dashcam driving her family’s car alone, making her way to a Target store over 10 miles from home. The footage, taken by a concerned driver, shows the car swerving down a busy road. "It looks like a kid!" the driver tells police during a call, after realizing who was behind the wheel.
This incident unfolded after Bedford police received two alarming calls — one regarding a missing child and another about a small child driving erratically on Rockside Road. Despite the danger, the young girl miraculously arrived safely at Target in Bainbridge, about 10 miles away from her home.
On Sunday morning, Bedford police received a missing child report and soon after, another call came in about a small child seen driving erratically on Rockside Road. A dashcam video from a concerned driver, Justin Kimery, captured the car swerving dangerously as it passed other vehicles. The driver called the police, incredulous as he realized that the person behind the wheel was a child. "It looks like a kid!" he exclaimed.
Officers responded quickly by locating the vehicle in the parking lot of a Target store in Bainbridge. Inside the store, they found the 8-year-old girl, safe but clearly on an unexpected solo shopping trip. Despite hitting a mailbox along the way, miraculously, there were no injuries or major accidents during the journey.
The route taken remains unclear, but according to Google Maps, the distance between her starting point and the Target store is more than 10 miles, a drive that would normally take 20-25 minutes. Despite her age and lack of driving experience, she managed to navigate a significant stretch of road, including busy intersections and traffic, making the situation even more astonishing.
While the child cannot be criminally charged due to her age, the incident serves as a reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control in situations involving young children and vehicles. The girl’s parents were contacted to pick her up, and the family is undoubtedly grateful that the outcome wasn’t worse.
This incident brings to light the importance of keeping a close eye on children around vehicles. Curious and innocent, kids can sometimes mimic behaviors they see adults performing, unaware of the risks involved. Parents and guardians should take extra precautions, including keeping keys out of reach and making sure cars are locked when not in use.
In this case, it was sheer luck that no one was injured, including the young girl herself. As we reflect on this close call, let’s use it as an opportunity to improve safety measures at home and on the road, preventing similar situations from happening in the future.
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