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Two Mandan teenagers killed in street racing crash in Bismarck

Updated Oct 25, 3:38 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 when the vehicle they were passengers in was struck during a street race on October 2. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • Sidney Seidel, 19, was racing with another driver, Cameron Schestler, in Bismarck when Schestler crashed into the vehicle carrying the two victims. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • The crash occurred at Main Avenue West and Center Street in Bismarck at approximately 8:30 p.m. [KFYR-TV]
  • Seidel faces charges of reckless endangerment, child neglect, and reckless driving. [KX News]
  • Seidel had two passengers in his car at the time of the crash, including a 4-month-old child. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • A Burleigh County judge reduced Seidel's bond from $20,000 to $10,000. [KFYR-TV] [KX News]
  • The driver of the struck vehicle, a 15-year-old boy, was injured in the crash. [KFYR-TV]

What they left out / still unanswered

  • What charges has Cameron Schestler, the other driver involved in the street race, been charged with?
  • What is the specific date of Seidel's preliminary hearing scheduled for November?
  • What is the current condition and recovery status of the 15-year-old driver who was injured in the crash?

Official line vs. how each source framed it

  • KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV provided the most detailed account, including the victims' names and ages, the specific intersection and time of the crash, and details about Seidel's passengers. Read it → · Ads
  • KX News: KX News focused on the bond reduction and reported the specific charges against Seidel, noting the bond was cut in half and mentioning a November preliminary hearing. Read it → · Ads
  • Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune briefly confirmed the bond reduction but provided minimal additional details. Read it → · Paywall

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