The Brief
- Tommi Jo Mejer, was charged with felony child endangerment after her son allegedly struck and critically injured an 81-year-old man while riding an illegal E-motorcycle.
- Prosecutors allege Mejer ignored previous police warnings about the vehicle—which is 16 times more powerful than a legal E-bike—and initially lied to investigators about owning it.
- The victim, beloved local teacher and Vietnam veteran Ed Ashman, remains in critical condition.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – An Aliso Viejo mother faces over six years in prison after authorities say she allowed her 14-year-old son to operate a high-powered electric motorcycle that struck a veteran and substitute teacher in Lake Forest.
What we know:
The incident happened on April 16 just before 4 p.m. near the intersection of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive, close to El Toro High School.…