Kiara Bowling, a pedestrian in her early 30s, is in critical condition after being struck by a car driven by 7- and 4-year-old brothers in Oakland, California. The incident occurred on Thursday when the young boys took their parents’ car and sped down 35th Avenue, hitting Bowling from behind.
Investigation Underway
The Oakland police are investigating the incident and questioning the parents, who are cooperating with the authorities. The 7- and 4-year-old boys are also in the hospital, with the older boy fracturing both legs and the younger boy recovering from a concussion.
Bowling’s family has set up a GoFundMe page to help with her ongoing medical costs. She was recently selected as Miss California Regency International 2026 and is described as a hardworking student who was helping her community.
Experts say that the children should not be held responsible for the incident due to their age and developmental abilities. The incident has raised questions about who could be held responsible, with some calling for the parents to be held accountable.
Original reporting: Brookhaven News – ABC7 New York — read the source article.
