Car not a toy, says HC; dad to face trial for crash by minor that killed 3. Following a devastating incident, a father contested the Karnataka high court's ruling regarding culpable homicide charges linked to his 14-year-old son's reckless driving. The accident claimed three lives, leading the court to stress the perils of allowing minors to operate vehicles and affirm the importance of parents being accountable. The father's attempt to cancel the charges was ultimately.