California woman charged with manslaughter in death of man killed by her son an on e-motorcycle
A California woman, Tommi Jo Mejer, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after her 14-year-old son struck and killed 81-year-old Ed Ashman while riding an e-motorcycle. Prosecutors allege Mejer knowingly allowed her son to operate the high-speed vehicle despite prior warnings from law enforcement. Ashman, a former Marine and substitute teacher, died from injuries sustained in the April 16 collision.
- ▪Tommi Jo Mejer was charged with involuntary manslaughter, felony accessory after the fact, and misdemeanor counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and providing false information to an officer.
- ▪Her 14-year-old son was riding a Surron e-motorcycle capable of reaching 56 mph when he struck Ed Ashman, who later died from his injuries.
- ▪Mejer had previously told deputies she knew her son rode the e-motorcycle recklessly and had been warned she could face criminal charges for allowing it.
- ▪Under California law, e-motorcycles are classified as vehicles with motors over 750 watts or speeds above 20 mph, requiring riders to be at least 16 with a motorcycle license.
- ▪Orange County prosecutors have filed similar child endangerment charges against three parents this year for allowing minors to illegally ride e-motorcycles.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onCalifornia woman charged with manslaughter in death of man killed by her son an on e-motorcycleA California woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after an 81-year-old man struck by her son on an e-motorcycle died from his injuriesByJAIMIE DING Associated PressMay 1, 2026, 8:57 PM1:55LOS ANGELES -- A California woman has been charged with manslaughter after an 81-year-old man who was struck by her teen son on an e-motorcycle died from his injuries, prosecutors said Friday.On April 16, Tommi Jo Mejer's 14-year-old son was riding a Surron e-motorcycle and doing wheelies when he hit Ed…
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