Child operating tractor with trailers on public road, Streator IL


A child around 10 years old was driving a John Deere tractor pulling two trailers westbound on a public road near February and Forest. The child had difficulty controlling the vehicle and was steering all over the roadway.
Audio|Source: Streator Fire
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Area between February and Forest on a thousand north.
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It's about three miles west of the forest on the vehicles westbound. It's a 10 or 11 year old driving a John Deere tractor that can barely see over the wheel.
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Steering wheels all over the roadways pulling two trailers.
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V-count in 577.
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Just 1043, that's lawful.
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Comes under vehicle to husbandry acts.
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Some more about the all over the roadways is what the concern is he's going to head a vehicle?
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104.
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17, 1814.
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Yeah, if you're out in that area, go check it out.
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If you find the vehicle,
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I get a parent or an uncle involved. I'm sure it's family farm out there.
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Location mentioned:
Streator, IL 61364
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