Parents charged for allowing teen to ride dirt bike

A 15-year-old and their parents have been charged in connection with the death of an 87-year-old man in Michigan. The incident took place on March 1 in Presque Isle County, when the man was struck by the teen riding a dirt bike without a headlight. The elderly man was crossing the road to check his mail when he was hit. Michigan State Police witnessed the event. He was airlifted to a hospital but sadly died four days later. The teen was not hurt in the accident. The charges against the teenager include manslaughter with a motor vehicle and reckless driving causing death. Prosecutor Zakary McLennan noted that the charges could change as the case develops. The boy's parents were charged for allowing their child to operate the dirt bike without supervision. In Michigan, it is illegal for children under 16 to drive off-road vehicles alone. The mother was released on a $2,000 bond, while the father’s bond was set at $3,500. They are scheduled to appear in court on April 1. Michigan State Police Lt. Ashley Miller described the situation as tragic, highlighting the impact of the incident on both the victim and the young driver.