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Bond reduced for driver charged in fatal racing crash that killed two teens

Updated Oct 24, 9:37 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

What the primary sources show

  • Two Mandan teenagers, 17-year-old Ben Moch and 16-year-old Taylor Fisher, died in a car crash on October 2 at the intersection of Main Avenue West and Center Street in Bismarck. [KFYR-TV]
  • The crash occurred when Sidney Seidel was racing another driver, Cameron Schestler, and Schestler's vehicle hit a third car containing the two victims. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • Seidel had two passengers in his car at the time, including a 4-month-old child. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • A judge reduced Seidel's bond from the initial $20,000 to $10,000. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • Seidel, 19 years old, faces charges of reckless endangerment, child neglect, and reckless driving. [KX News]

What they left out / still unanswered

  • What charges does Cameron Schestler face, and what is his bond amount?
  • What details or evidence led investigators to conclude the drivers were racing?
  • Are there any ongoing investigations or additional charges expected?

Official line vs. how each source framed it

  • KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV provides comprehensive reporting on the bond reduction with extensive details about the crash including victim identities, ages, location, and time of the incident. Read it → · Ads
  • KX News: KX News focuses on the court proceeding and bond reduction, providing Seidel's age and the specific charges he faces, with a note about the November preliminary hearing. Read it → · Ads

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