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Bond reduced for suspect in Bismarck crash that killed two Mandan teens

Updated Oct 24, 12:07 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

What the primary sources show

  • On October 2, Cameron Schestler crashed into a vehicle while racing with Sidney Seidel, killing two passengers: Ben Moch, age 17, and Taylor Fisher, age 16, both from Mandan. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • The vehicle that was struck was a Chevrolet Equinox; the crash occurred at Main Avenue West and Center Street in Bismarck at approximately 8:30 p.m. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • Sidney Seidel, age 19, faces charges of reckless endangerment, child neglect, and reckless driving. [KX News]
  • Seidel's bond was set at $20,000 on October 19 and was later reduced to $10,000. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • Seidel had two passengers in his vehicle at the time of the crash, including a child who was 4 months old. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • The driver of the Equinox was a boy age 15 who was injured, and Seidel has a preliminary hearing scheduled for November. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]

What they left out / still unanswered

  • What criminal charges, if any, has Cameron Schestler been charged with as the driver of the racing vehicle?
  • What is the current condition of the boy who was age 15 and driving the Equinox?
  • Why did the judge reduce Seidel's bond from $20,000 to $10,000?

Official line vs. how each source framed it

  • KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV focused on the bond reduction and circumstances of the racing incident, emphasizing that Seidel had a child who was 4 months old as a passenger. Read it → · Ads
  • KX News: KX News reported the bond reduction and detailed Seidel's specific criminal charges while noting his upcoming November preliminary hearing. Read it → · Ads

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