NJ 14-Year-Old Jumps Into Car, Drives Off With 4 Children In Vehicle, Hits Tree

NEWARK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) - A 14-year-old created a terrifying ordeal for some children in New Jersey.

Police say a 14-year-old got into a car that was running near Bergen Street and Hansbury Avenue around 4:30 a.m. and drove off.

Four children were inside the running car, all between the ages of 5 to 10.

The young driver sped down the street and around the corner before crashing into a tree.

All the children inside the car suffered minor injuries.

It is not confirmed yet if the 14-year-old driver was related to the other children.

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