"Tommi Jo Mejer has been charged on suspicion of felony child endangerment and felony accessory after the fact of a crime, as well as misdemeanors for contributing to the delinquency of a minor."
"The 14-year-old boy was accused of 'doing wheelies' on his e-motorcycle in the middle of the road near El Toro High School when he hit the 81-year-old man."
"Orange County Dist. Atty. Todd Spitzer stated that state law has made it 'virtually impossible for prosecutors to hold juveniles accountable,' prompting a focus on parental responsibility."
Tommi Jo Mejer, a 50-year-old mother, has been charged with felony child endangerment after her 14-year-old son crashed an e-motorcycle, critically injuring an 81-year-old man. Prosecutors had previously warned Mejer about the dangers of allowing her son to ride the motorcycle illegally. The incident occurred near El Toro High School, where the boy was performing stunts. Mejer faces multiple charges, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and could face up to six years in prison if convicted.
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