Boy aged 12–13 hits 187 km/h while fleeing police in Madona region
On Friday, September 18, a dangerous police chase unfolded near Madona and Cesvaine after a boy born in 2013 fled at speeds of up to 187 km/h in an Audi; State Police later found the boy had taken the car without his father's knowledge.
The incident
Last Friday, September 18, a dangerous incident occurred near Madona and Cesvaine when the driver of an Audi attempted to flee from police. State Police later determined that the person behind the wheel was a boy born in 2013, making him just 12 or 13 years old.
During the chase, the underage driver reached speeds of up to 187 kilometers per hour. Such speed on regional roads poses serious risks to the driver himself, to other road users, and to the police officers involved. The incident was captured on video footage that has since become publicly available.
Car taken without permission
During their investigation, police established that the boy had used the vehicle without his father's knowledge or consent. This means the car was driven by a child who lacked both the legal age and the driving license required in Latvia for anyone operating a vehicle on public roads.
The source material does not provide further details on what action will follow against the minor or his parents, nor on the exact outcome of the pursuit.
