Brothers from Missouri, one six years old and the other seven, die in a car crash, Friday afternoon.
The seven-year-old was driving their grandmother's car when the accident happened.
They took the keys to the 2007 Buick LaCrosse of the family and drove off the fields then reached the county road in the east area of Kansas City, Missouri.
The investigation on the death of the brothers
According to reports from the Missouri Highway Patrol, the car was traveling at high speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle. It went airborne twice before hitting a tree and landing on its top. The car also caught fire after the incident.
The spokesman for the Missouri Highway Patrol, Sgt. Andy Bell, said that the speed could be a contributor to why the car flipped.
The brothers were pronounced dead on the spot at around four in the afternoon on Friday.
Investigation reveals that both of the brothers were not wearing seatbelts.
The Highway Patrol, together with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department, is continuing their investigation on the incident. One of the significant matters that the two offices would like to know is how the brother took possession of the family car.
People Are Grieving For the Brothers' Death
The sheriff of Jackson County MO, Darryl Forté, shared through his Twitter account the incident. In the photos that he posted are police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances lined up in an area that is believed to be in Blue Mills and Miller.
MSHP investigating double fatality accident at Blue Mills and Miller (unincorporated area of Jackson County) involving two children. MSHP will provide updates. @JCSheriffOffice @JacksonCountyMO pic.twitter.com/L0DNEHkYnz — Darryl Forte' (@sheriffforte) May 30, 2020
Those who read about what happened are heartbroken for the family of the two boys. They think that what happened is sad and awful.
This is so heartbreaking, unbelievably heartbreaking. My prayers go out the grandma and all of their family. — Kihei Beach (@KiheiBeach) June 2, 2020
Some Twitter users also asked how the 7-year-old boy was able to start the car.
OMG how did they get it started, in gear and rolling? Damn https://t.co/PbJVM5Vf4i — Rhyme & Reason (@Joyce063) May 31, 2020
Are they sure he was 7 years old? And could start a car — Nykole (@Nykole207) June 2, 2020
Police Reminders to Parents
In previous incidents where children, as young as five years old, are caught driving their parents' car, authorities have been reminding parents about the safety of kids on the road.
One reminder from the police is to ensure that car keys are not accessible to children. To begin with, they cannot start the car without one.
Educating children about the importance of road safety is also essential. They should be taught that there are reasons why children are not allowed to drive. Kids should learn that when the appropriate age comes, they will have the privilege to safely take on the road.
