Published: November 18, 2008 07:00 pm      

Man charged in crash that killed children

CHARLEVOIX -- A man faces criminal charges for a Charlevoix County crash that left two children dead.

Charlevoix County Prosecutor John Jarema charged Jeremy Berg, 33, of East Jordan, with two counts of operating while intoxicated causing death, a 15-year felony, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated with occupants less than 16 years of age, a misdemeanor.

Berg was the driver of vehicle that went off the road and smashed into a tree Sunday. Killed in the crash were Taishaann Moore, 11, and Skyler Moore, 12.

A preliminary examination is set for Dec. 9.