A tragic incident in Presque Isle County has led to the arrest and charging of a Michigan teenager and their parents following a dirt bike crash that resulted in the death of an 87-year-old man. According to CBS News Detroit, the collision occurred near Rogers City at approximately 7 p.m. on March 1, as the elderly gentleman was walking to his mailbox.

Michigan State Police, who witnessed the event, reported that the victim, having been struck, was subsequently airlifted to a hospital. He succumbed to his injuries four days later. The Michigan State Police and the Presque Isle County Prosecutor's Office have since reviewed the case, deciding to swiftly issue arrest warrants for the involved parties. The 15-year-old was taken into custody on March 14, facing charges that include involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving causing death, as noted in an article by ClickOnDetroit.

Further details provided by WOODTV reveal that the minor has also been charged with other violations, including manslaughter with a motor vehicle and a moving violation causing death. The parents, on the other hand, face charges for allowing a child under the age of 16 to operate an off-road vehicle without the direct supervision of an adult or a safety certificate, which is a contravention of state law.

The parents have been arraigned, each facing one count of operating-ORV-parent allowing a child under 16. They are expected to shortly appear in court again on April 1. The penalties for these misdemeanor charges can include up to 90 days in jail or a fine of up to $1,000.