PELHAM, Ga. (WALB/Gray News) – Authorities in Georgia say three people, including a 13-year-old, have been charged after the teen allegedly hit a man with his parents’ car, WALB reports.

Samuel Jenkins, 60, was riding his bike around 3:20 p.m. Sunday when he was struck by a car allegedly driven by a 13-year-old in Pelham. He was hospitalized after suffering four broken ribs, a fractured skull and a punctured lung, his family says.

According to the Georgia State Patrol, Jenkins ignored a stop sign and turned right in front of the car that police said the 13-year-old was joyriding in. The car belongs to her parents.

Jenkins, the 13-year-old suspect and a third person were all charged in connection with the incident. Jenkins was charged with failure to obey a stop sign and driving under the influence, while the 13-year-old was charged with driving without a license. A passenger in the car, who is also a minor, is the third person charged.

“I will be praying for both families because this is a terrible situation,” said Teresa Robinson, a Pelham resident.

Community members believe that such accidents could be avoided if children had more activities in their environment.

“We may need a roller skating rink, an arcade or a bowling alley here in the town of Pelham. We need those things. Those things will keep the kids out of trouble,” Robinson said.

She believes the teenagers made a big mistake and hopes they have learned their lesson.

“There are consequences for your actions. I just hope everyone sticks together because remember, this is a minor and I don’t think her life should be lost in the system,” Robinson said.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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