He brought his little sister along for the ride!
Remember those childhood cravings for McDonald’s when your parents were too busy to take you? One determined young boy didn’t let his age or lack of a driver’s license stop him from satisfying his hunger. An eight-year-old from East Palestine, Ohio, had a serious craving for a cheeseburger one weekend and, not wanting to disturb his sleeping parents, decided to take action. Instead of sulking, he turned to YouTube and looked up “how to drive a car.”
Yes, you read that correctly.
“He probably watched a tutorial for five minutes and decided it was time to hit the road,” said local police officer Mark Jenkins, who spoke with the Morning Journal News. In a move any responsible older sibling would applaud, he scooped up his four-year-old sister and set off on their culinary quest. After all, if he was going to get in trouble, he might as well have company.
Police were alerted when the pair drove up to the McDonald’s drive-thru in their parents’ van, according to news station WFMJ. Witnesses reported that the boy navigated the road with surprising skill, obeying all traffic laws and keeping his speed in check. It’s no wonder—after all, he learned how to drive from YouTube!
“He didn’t bump into anything on the way there, which was incredible,” Jenkins noted. The adventurous duo covered about a mile and a half. McDonald’s staff were initially convinced they were part of a prank when the kids arrived to order a cheeseburger using cash from the boy’s piggy bank. Where are you hiding, Ashton Kutcher? Seriously, entrusting kids behind the wheel isn’t a laughing matter.
Upon realizing he had done something wrong, the young driver broke into tears. He mentioned to the officers that it was his first time behind the wheel, conveniently omitting that he had piloted a toy plane to Florida the previous weekend just to grab some fish tacos.
Fortunately, no charges were filed against the kids, and authorities confirmed that this incident did not stem from parental neglect. They had already eaten multiple meals but were simply “really craving a cheeseburger.” We can all relate to that!
In a heartwarming twist, McDonald’s staff treated the siblings to a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, and fries while they awaited the arrival of their family. We’re just glad the children are safe and hope they don’t attempt such a stunt again. In the meantime, someone keep an eye on this little driver—he’s headed places!
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In summary, an adventurous eight-year-old and his younger sister made headlines when they embarked on a journey to McDonald’s, having learned to drive from YouTube. They managed to navigate the roads safely before drawing the attention of local authorities, who found their escapade both amusing and concerning. Fortunately, no charges were filed, and they received a warm welcome at the restaurant.