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Two men arrested in fatal Bismarck street-racing crash that killed two Mandan teenagers
Updated Oct 20, 8:09 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- On October 2, a fatal crash in Bismarck involving street racing killed two Mandan High School students: 16-year-old Taylor Fisher and 17-year-old Benjamin Moch. [Bismarck Tribune] [Bismarck Source] [KFYR-TV]
- Both drivers had recent high-speed driving citations in Bismarck prior to the crash: Schestler was cited for driving 25 miles per hour over the limit less than a month earlier, and Seidel was cited for driving 35 miles per hour over the limit one day before the crash. [KFYR-TV]
- Schestler faces two counts of manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and aggravated reckless driving with bond set at 100,000 dollars cash, while Seidel faces reckless endangerment, child neglect, and reckless driving with bond set at 20,000 dollars cash. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When will sentencing occur for Schestler and Seidel?
- What are the expected sentence lengths given the mandatory minimum of 85 percent of any sentence without parole for manslaughter involving minors?
- What is the current medical status of Schestler, who suffered serious injuries in the crash?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- Bismarck Tribune: Brief announcement of two arrests in connection with the fatal October 2 crash. Read it → · Paywall
- Bismarck Source: Contextual reporting emphasizing community impact, including victim identification, a makeshift memorial at the crash site, and widespread funeral attendance. Read it →
- KFYR-TV: Most detailed investigative coverage including specific speeds from surveillance video, prior citations, exact charges, bond amounts, court-ordered restrictions, and passenger details including Seidel's infant child in the vehicle during the racing. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Brief notice of the defendants' initial court appearances on Monday. Read it → · Paywall
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