Police on Scene for Crash Involving Nine Year Old Driver in Mississauga

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Published June 30, 2019 at 10:35 pm

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Officers are investigating a collision in Mississauga this evening.

Police were called at 6:06 p.m. for a two-vehicle crash in the area of McLaughlin Road and Eglinton Avenue.

According to police, one of the drivers involved is nine years old.

“We’re still trying to determine what exactly happened,” police say.

No injuries have been reported.

Residents should avoid the area as the investigation continues.

Updates to come.


UPDATE: According to police, the nine year old child asked an adult neighbour if they could operate the vehicle.

“Child was allowed to reverse the vehicle and when the child tried to pull it forward, the child lost control and struck another vehicle in the adjacent driveway,” police report.

There are no injuries.

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