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Motorcycle Crash Ends Teen’s Life | Des Moines News
A Grinnell teen, Kaelin Meinders, 23, gets 12 years for killing 15-year-old Santiago Diaz Rhone II in a deadly Des Moines crash—driving wrong-way at 60 mph, impaired, and armed. Though he apologized and cited a brain injury, prosecutors slammed his prior DWI and evasion record. Judge denies probation, orders consecutive 10+2 years and $150K restitution. Santiago, a bright East High student, is remembered as a moral compass—his family’s grief echoes the unbearable loss of a child. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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