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Judge reduces bond for driver in fatal crash that killed two Mandan teens

Updated Oct 26, 5:38 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

What the primary sources show

  • A judge lowered bond from $20,000 to $10,000 for 19-year-old Sidney Seidel. [KX News]
  • Seidel is charged with reckless endangerment, child neglect, and reckless driving. [KX News]
  • Seidel was racing another driver named Cameron Schestler, who crashed into a Chevrolet Equinox. [KX News]
  • Two Mandan teenagers were killed in the crash. [KX News] [Bismarck Tribune]
  • Seidel had two passengers in his vehicle, including a child. [KX News]
  • Seidel is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in November. [KX News]

What they left out / still unanswered

  • What are the names and ages of the two teenagers killed?
  • What charges and bond status does the other driver, Cameron Schestler, face?
  • What is the specific date of the November preliminary hearing?

Official line vs. how each source framed it

  • KX News: Detailed report on the bond reduction decision, defendant's charges, racing circumstances, passenger details, and next court appearance. Read it → · Ads
  • Bismarck Tribune: Brief confirmation of the bond reduction for one of two drivers charged in the fatal crash. Read it → · Paywall

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