CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A 9-year-old boy who took a car out for a joy ride has been hospitalized after he crashed the car.
Clarksville police said the incident occurred Sunday just after 11:30 a.m. on Eva Dr.
The boy was ejected from the car when it crashed. He was transported by LifeFlight to a hospital in Nashville. He is in stable condition with a few lacerations, broken bones, and other injuries, but is expected to recover.
Police initially reported that the car belonged to the child’s mother, but later determined it belonged to a friend of the mother.
Police said the child has autism.
If anyone has any information related to this incident, please call the CPD Traffic Unit at 931-648-0656 or call the CrimeStoppers TIPS Hotline at 931-645-TIPS (8477). You can also go to the CrimeStoppers website.