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Metro
05-05-2025
- Metro
Boy, 7, drives his little sister on a mission to McDonald's in his mom's SUV
A seven-year-old boy drove his mother's SUV with his five-year-old sister inside on a mission to eat at McDonald's. Cops started a pursuit of the boy after responding to a call for a reckless driver, but backed off after learning how young he was and fearing putting the public at risk, according to the Ogden Police Department. The boy eventually hit a parking strip in Ogden, Utah, and cops rushed to the scene and found him and his sister uninjured. His mom, Whitney Bush, said she received a knock on the door and found out that her vehicle was missing – along with two of her four children. 'I absolutely had my heart in my stomach… I had no idea what was going on, I was being told different stories of what was happening,' Bush told ABC4. The terrified mother said she went to the crash scene and was told by cops to go somewhere else. 'They had already had – I guess – EMS come out and check on my kids and transferred them over to the police station,' she said. Bush said that her son was planning to go to McDonald's and that he had cash prepared and passed a few of the fast food chain's locations while driving nine miles from their home in Clearfield. She admitted that she was impressed her son got that far and was wearing a seatbelt. 'I'm not proud of him by any means,' she clarified. 'He's in a world of trouble, he's probably grounded for the rest of his life.' Bush added that her son has displayed some behavioral problems but had never acted to that extreme before. 'I don't think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play Grand Theft Auto with their vehicle,' she said. She said she had asked the Department of Children and Family Services, law enforcement and hospitals for help, but that it did not go anywhere. The boy, whose identity was not released, will not face charges due to his age. Bush said she will have him do community service for neighbors. More Trending He crashed near 40th Street on April 27. Police said that 'given the totality of circumstances, including the suspected age of the driver and the heightened risk to public safety, officers deactivated their emergency equipment and chose not to pursue', according to ABC4. Ogden is about 35 miles north of Salt Lake City. It happened a year after a nine-year-old California boy took his mother's car and drove toward his school, before crashing into a police vehicle. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Trump is offering $1,000 to illegal immigrants to deport themselves using app MORE: Organiser says sorry for fantasy book ball dubbed 'new Willy Wonka Experience' MORE: Passenger killed in 'fight' on cruise ship once used for murder mystery drama
New York Post
05-05-2025
- New York Post
7-year-old boy drove his little sister 9 miles in mom's SUV to get McDonald's Happy Meal
A hungry 7-year-old boy somehow drove his little sister nine miles to get a McDonald's breakfast — with their shocked mom saying he's 'probably grounded for the rest of his life.' Police in Ogden, Utah, were first alerted to a reckless driver at 8 a.m. on April 27, holding off on a chase when the caller said that 'the driver appeared to be a young child,' according to ABC4. The white SUV finally came to a stop when it hit a parking strip — and responders found the 7-year-old driver and his 5-year-old sister unscathed. A 7-year-old boy pulled off a nine-mile joyride with his little sister to get a McDonald's meal. Getty Images Officials then realized that the pint-sized duo had made it nine miles from their home in Clearfield — with cash in hand to buy Happy Meals at a McDonald's. Their mom, Whitney Bush, only found out her kids were missing when cops called on her and told her the wild way they found two of her four kids. 'I absolutely had my heart in my stomach… I had no idea what was going on,' the single mom told ABC4. 'I don't think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play 'Grand Theft Auto' with their vehicle.' Given his age, Bush's son is not in trouble with police — but most certainly is with his mom. 'I'm not proud of him by any means,' Bush told the outlet, saying she will make the youngster perform community service-style jobs for neighbors to 'serve his time.' 'He's in a world of trouble, he's probably grounded for the rest of his life.' The 7-year-old boy won't be charged for the reckless driving, but is in serious trouble with his mom, Whitney Bush. Refrina – Bush said her 7-year-old has had some behavioral issues, and may have been inspired by his desire to become a truck driver. 'I told him it's not gonna be today, he's gotta wait,' she said.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
7-year-old boy found safe after going on a joyride to get a McDonald's Happy Meal
A 7-year-old boy, who took his younger sister for a spin in their mother's car in the hunt for a McDonald's Happy Meal, has been found safe, according to police. Authorities in Ogden, Utah, responded to reports of 'reckless driving' by someone who appeared to be a child at around 8 a.m. on April 27. According to ABC4, the car eventually came to a halt when it hit a parking strip at 40th Street and Washington Avenue. Officers learned that the child 'had taken a family vehicle without parental knowledge.' The boy drove the car from Clearfield to Ogden—10 miles—in a bid to reach the golden arches. The children were unharmed, police said. Whitney Bush, the kids' mother, told the outlet she woke up to police knocking on her door to tell her about her children's early morning joyride. 'I don't think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play 'Grand Theft Auto' with their vehicle,' she said. Bush recalled to ABC4 that her son told officers he had been planning to go to McDonald's and reassured his mother that he wore his seatbelt. 'He's got a family full of truck drivers. He's gonna be a truck driver someday, that's what he wants to do,' Bush quipped to ABC4. 'I told him it's not gonna be today, he's gotta wait.' She said the car is now in a tow yard, which is particularly difficult for her as a single mother. 'I'm not proud of him by any means,' Bush told the outlet, but confessed it was impressive he was able to pull off such a stunt. 'He's in a world of trouble; he's probably grounded for the rest of his life.' Bush said the boy has exhibited some behavioral issues in the past, but nothing to this magnitude. Although she's tried to seek help from the Department of Child and Family Services, authorities, and hospitals, his age has meant extra help is hard to come by. The boy is not being charged due to his age, police said. Although the boy later told his mom that they had passed several McDonald's during his joyride, it doesn't appear that they ever stopped for food. Instead, the kids were given breakfast at the police station before being returned to their family, police said.
The Independent
03-05-2025
- The Independent
7-year-old boy found safe after going on a joyride to get a McDonald's Happy Meal
A 7-year-old boy, who took his younger sister for a spin in their mother's car in the hunt for a McDonald's Happy Meal, has been found safe, according to police. Authorities in Ogden, Utah, responded to reports of 'reckless driving' by someone who appeared to be a child at around 8 a.m. on April 27. According to ABC4, the car eventually came to a halt when it hit a parking strip at 40th Street and Washington Avenue. Officers learned that the child 'had taken a family vehicle without parental knowledge.' The boy drove the car from Clearfield to Ogden—10 miles—in a bid to reach the golden arches. The children were unharmed, police said. Whitney Bush, the kids' mother, told the outlet she woke up to police knocking on her door to tell her about her children's early morning joyride. 'I don't think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play 'Grand Theft Auto' with their vehicle,' she said. Bush recalled to ABC4 that her son told officers he had been planning to go to McDonald's and reassured his mother that he wore his seatbelt. 'He's got a family full of truck drivers. He's gonna be a truck driver someday, that's what he wants to do,' Bush quipped to ABC4. 'I told him it's not gonna be today, he's gotta wait.' She said the car is now in a tow yard, which is particularly difficult for her as a single mother. 'I'm not proud of him by any means,' Bush told the outlet, but confessed it was impressive he was able to pull off such a stunt. 'He's in a world of trouble; he's probably grounded for the rest of his life.' Bush said the boy has exhibited some behavioral issues in the past, but nothing to this magnitude. Although she's tried to seek help from the Department of Child and Family Services, authorities, and hospitals, his age has meant extra help is hard to come by. The boy is not being charged due to his age, police said. Although the boy later told his mom that they had passed several McDonald's during his joyride, it doesn't appear that they ever stopped for food. Instead, the kids were given breakfast at the police station before being returned to their family, police said.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
7-year-old boy and his sister found safe in car after apparent joyride for McDonald's
A 7-year-old boy in Utah took his sister for a joyride in their family's car, and it was all reportedly in the hunt for a Happy Meal. On the morning of April 27, police in Ogden, Utah, said they responded to a call of a reckless driver who appeared to be a child. Officers located a disabled vehicle after it had crashed into a parking strip, Ogden Police said in a release. The driver, a 7-year-old boy, and his younger sister were found unharmed nearby, police said. An investigation found that the boy had driven about 10 miles from nearby Clearfield after he "had taken a family vehicle without parental knowledge," the release said. In an interview with local outlet ABC4, the child's mother, Whitney Bush, said her son had been planning to go to McDonald's. USA TODAY attempted to reach Bush for comment. Bush told ABC4 that she woke up on April 27 to find her car and children missing before finding out about the crash. 'I don't think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play 'Grand Theft Auto' with their vehicle,' she told the outlet. She said her son was planning to go to McDonald's and had his money prepared, though he never made it to the fast food restaurant. 'I'm not proud of him by any means,' Bush said. 'He's in a world of trouble, he's probably grounded for the rest of his life.' Ogden Police said no charges are being pursued against the boy due to his age. Melina Khan is a trending reporter covering national news for USA TODAY. She can be reached at MKhan@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 7-year-old found safe after driving car 10 miles with sister inside
