{"id":427582,"date":"2026-08-08T20:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T20:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/427582\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T20:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T20:24:08","slug":"beauty-queen-struck-by-car-in-oakland-driven-by-brothers-ages-4-and-6-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/427582\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty queen struck by car in Oakland driven by brothers ages 4 and 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

A California beauty queen<\/a> is fighting for her life after two brothers \u2014 just 4 and 6 years old \u2014 allegedly stole their parents\u2019 car and plowed into her as she walked a friend\u2019s dog<\/a> on an Oakland street.<\/p>\n

Kiara Darvonne Bowling, 31, suffered multiple brain injuries in the horrific crash<\/a> and remains hospitalized at Highland Hospital in Oakland, where her family says the former pageant queen\u2019s condition is dire.<\/p>\n

Kiara Bowling, Ms. California International, wearing a crown and a red dress with a thigh-high slit. Instagram\/@mscaliforniario<\/p>\n

Kiara Bowling petting her service dog, a chow chow, in the back of a car. Gofundme<\/p>\n

Kiara Bowling was struck by a car driven by two young children in Oakland. KTVU<\/p>\n

Bowling was simply out walking the dog when the young boys allegedly got behind the wheel and sent the vehicle careening into her, leaving her with devastating injuries.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s currently still fighting extremely hard for her life,\u201d her sister, Christina Blackmon told KTVU<\/a>. \u201cShe is currently suffering from multiple brain bleeds and facial fractures. We\u2019re just hoping for a true speedy recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n

In one positive sign, Bowling has at least begun responding to basic commands, her family said.<\/p>\n

Bowling has begun responding to basic commands, though her family says she faces a long recovery. Facebook\/Kiara Bowling<\/p>\n

Kiara Bowling. Instagram\/@mscaliforniario<\/p>\n

The family is raising funds, with more than $31,000 raised out of a $50,000 goal as of Saturday, for medical bills and ongoing treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe injuries from that incident have created a long and difficult road ahead,\u201d her GoFundMe stated.<\/a> \u201cKiara is facing a lifelong recovery and will need continued care far beyond the immediate aftermath of the accident.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Bowling was crowned Ms. Greater Bay Area at the California Regency International Pageant last year. She was in her final semester at California State University, East Bay with the hopes of gaining a law career.<\/p>\n

According to police, the two brothers managed to get behind the wheel of their parents\u2019 car Thursday and drove at a \u201chigh rate of speed\u201d before sideswiping another vehicle that was headed in the opposite direction. <\/p>\n

Kiara Bowling was struck by a car driven by two young children in Oakland. KTVU<\/p>\n

The vehicle careened into a home on the corner after hitting a woman who was walking a dog in the crosswalk.<\/p>\n

A witness said one of the boys appeared to using the steering wheel as the other worked the gas and brake pedals, according to\u00a0KRON4<\/a>. Images showed the white vehicle looking crushed on the sidewalk front-ending a destroyed fence.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou didn\u2019t hear her scream,\u201d the witness said of Bowling. \u201cYou didn\u2019t hear any of the kids make any noises. The only sound that you heard was the crash.\u201d<\/p>\n

The emotional support dog named Grizzly was injured in the crash but ran off. He was found and taken to a vet for care.<\/p>\n

Kiara Bowling was struck by a car driven by two young children in Oakland. Bowling\u2019s family says she has begun responding to basic commands, though she faces a long recovery. KTVU<\/p>\n

The two brothers are listed in stable condition and their parents are reportedly cooperating with police.<\/p>\n

The boys\u2019 uncle said the brothers took the car keys while their parents were sleeping. He said the 7-year-old broke his leg and his younger brother suffered a concussion.<\/p>\n

Despite Bowling\u2019s severe injuries, her family told KTVU they hold no ill will toward the children.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no ill will,\u201d Blackmon said. \u201cWe all know children do not know how to operate a vehicle.\u201d<\/p>\n

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