8-year-old goes for joy ride, hits pedestrian

East Rochester (13WHAM-TV) - An 8-year-old hit a pedestrian and a parked car after his mother left him alone in the car with the keys.

This happened Tuesday in the Country Club Plaza.

Police say the child took the keys from the driver's side seat and started the car.

The boy hit a man trying to stop the car, sideswiped another car, and hit a pole before eventually stopping.

The man who was hit had back injuries, but is expected to be okay.

Police have not released the names of anyone involved. They say charges are expected to be filed against the boy's mother.