Two Kids Behind Wheel in Oakland Crash | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a car driven by a six-year-old child in Oakland — with a four-year-old sibling in the passenger seat. The crash occurred Thursday morning at 35th and Mangels, while she walked her dog; both she and the dog were injured. Authorities are investigating how the children accessed the vehicle, which reportedly involved keys found by the older child while parents slept. Both kids are now stable in the hospital, but the incident has ignited urgent national questions about child safety and vehicle access. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…