Florida mom lets 11-year-old child with autism drive, leading to crash near 7-Eleven

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Florida woman Caribbean Myers is jailed for child abuse and allowing an unauthorized minor to drive after her 11-year-old son with autism crashed their vehicle into a concrete barrier near a Tampa-area 7-Eleven. Police report that the mother, who has not held a valid license since mid-2026, was in the passenger seat when the child mistook the gas pedal for the brake. No injuries were reported in the incident.

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