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A 13-year-old boy living in New Jersey decided to have a bit of fun, and must have thought How hard can driving actually be?, because he stole a Toyota Camry and took it for a joy ride. His misadventure went really well, until it didn’t.

This kid lives in Toms River on the Jersey Shore. For some reason, after he stole the car he chose to drive into the village. Authorities say he hit 40 mph on Brokaw Boulevard, so speeding a bit but no daredevil speeds. This youth must have already received driving instruction from someone because, honestly, he was doing pretty well for a minute.

Suddenly, he swerved off the road and ran headlong into a tree. Why? The juvenile driver reports that he saw his mother coming his way in the opposite lane.

Maybe his mother was home from work early and the car thief hadn’t expected to see her. Or perhaps she actually spotted him and made eye contact, so he freaked out. But most likely just the sight of her reminded him how much trouble he could be in.

The bad news is the boy suffered a broken nose and some kind of hip injury. He was taken to Jersey Shore Hospital. The even badder news is that while he was convalescing police arrived and charged him with reckless driving and operating without a license.

The worst news is that he was then released into his mother’s care. I imagine this kid’s family is less-than-pleased.

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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari joined MotorBiscuit in 2021 and brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. Henry is also an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts.

Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont. He has since incorporated his love of the written word with his admiration of classic cars. While Henry is interested in vintage cars, he believes the golden age of cars is yet to come. He is confident journalists will play an important role in this revolution by exposing the industry as it is now and envisioning its possible future.