Child puts car in reverse as family frantically tries to stop runaway vehicle

CarsFamily & Parenting
15 May 2026 • 4:51 AM MYT
The Independent
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Child puts car in reverse as family frantically tries to stop runaway vehicle

  • A six-year-old child accidentally put an SUV into reverse, causing it to roll backwards into the road.
  • Doorbell footage captured the incident, showing a family member on the porch as the vehicle began moving.
  • The child's 72-year-old grandmother fell over while attempting to stop the runaway car.
  • The family stated the child was retrieving an item from the car when the incident occurred.
  • Fortunately, no one sustained serious injuries during the commotion.

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