Authorities say a 6-year-old Wicomico, Virginia, boy took the keys to his mother's car and drove more than 10 miles to school after missing his school bus on January 5, 2009. The first-grader reportedly told police he'd learned to drive by playing video games like Grand Theft Auto. The child's parents were charged with child endangerment; the boy and his 4-year-old brother were placed in protective custody.The Washington Post: Boy, 6, Misses Bus, Takes Mom's Car Instead FOX News: Boy, 6, Crashes Family Car on Way to School After Missing Bus

Reports say the child drove for more than 10 miles along major roads, at times reaching speeds of more than 60 miles per hour, before losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a utility pole. The boy, whose named was not released, suffered only minor injuries in the accident.The Washington Post: Boy, 6, Misses Bus, Takes Mom's Car Instead

"He was very intent on getting to school. When he got out of the car, he started walking to school. He did not want to miss breakfast and PE."—Chuck Wilkins, Northumberland County SheriffFOX News: Boy, 6, Crashes Family Car on Way to School After Missing Bus