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Woman accused of allowing 11-year-old child to drive her to 7-Eleven
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The child's parent, a 41-year-old woman, faces charges related to the crash. Authorities say the 11-year-old was driving a car at the time of the incident.
A child with autism was involved in a vehicle crash. Authorities say the 11-year-old was driving a car at the time of the incident. The child's parent, a 41-year-old woman, faces charges related to the crash. She has been accused of child abuse and permitting a minor to drive.
The incident occurred when the vehicle struck a traffic barrier. Deputies responded to the scene after receiving a report of the crash.
Further details about the incident are available, including the outcome of the investigation and the charges filed against the woman.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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