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Police: 11-year-old boy stole grandparent's car, crashed into pole

By Mike Darnay

/ CBS Pittsburgh

Police: 11-year-old boy stole grandparent's car, crashed into pole

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- An 11-year-old boy stole his grandparent's car overnight, crashing into a pole in a Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Police say the crash occurred at the intersection of Broadhead Fording Road and Windgap Avenue just before 3 a.m. 

The boy was not injured and no charges have been filed at this time, according to police.

Police say the boy is in the care of his family members.

Mike Darnay

Mike Darnay is a digital producer and photojournalist at KDKA-TV/CBS News Pittsburgh. Mike has also written and produced content for Vox Media and the Mon Valley Independent. He often covers overnight breaking news, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and high school sports.

First published on September 22, 2022 / 6:12 AM EDT

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