M'sian teenager, 14, allegedly steals car keys, drives against traffic, crashes into 2 cars
No injuries were reported.
On September 15, 2026, a 14-year-old Malaysian teenager allegedly stole car keys from a place of worship and drove the vehicle alone in Penang, according to Sin Chew Daily. The teenager's motive remains unclear. A viral video shared on Malaysian social media captured the teenager's car stopping in the middle of the road. Despite attempts by a passer-by to restrain the individual, the car immediately sped forward, colliding with a parked vehicle on the roadside.
The teenager then proceeded to drive against the flow of traffic on a one-way road, ultimately crashing into another car on the opposite side of the lane, as reported by Malay Mail. All three vehicles involved in the accident sustained damage, with a metal beam also affected at an adjacent food court. Passers-by managed to stop the car, alerting the police to the scene.
The teenager was reportedly in tears after the incident, and their father, brother, and tutor were subsequently informed and arrived at the crash site. Local police chief Nik Aminuddin confirmed that all three vehicles were damaged, but no injuries were reported. He urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant over their children.
Sin Chew Daily reported the teenager as a girl, while other sources, including Malay Mail, identified the individual as a boy. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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