14-year-old crashes parents’ car in Mississauga, police say

A car is seen in a ditch off Highway 401 in Mississauga on July 5, 2024. OPP/HANDOUT

By Dilshad Burman

Posted July 5, 2024 8:21 am.

Last Updated July 5, 2024 3:36 pm.

A teen too young to have a driver’s licence went on an apparent food run in Mississauga on Friday morning in their parents’ car.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say while driving on Highway 401 with a passenger in the car, the 14-year-old rear-ended another vehicle near Mississauga Road. The vehicle the teen was driving then veered off the road, crashed into a ditch and caught fire.

The teen and passenger tried to flee the scene but were caught by Mississauga OPP.

They suffered minor injuries and police say charges are pending.

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