Two Des Moines Men Charged with Vehicular Homicide From 2021 Drag Race

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(Des Moines, IA) -- Two Des Moines men are charged with vehicular homicide after a drag racing crash last October.

On October 19th, 2021, 23-year-old Brady Clausi and 35-year-old Michael Crabb were racing 37-year-old Kyle Hogue on Highway 28.

According to a press release from the Des Moines Police Department, Hogue lost control of his motorcycle in the 6500 block of Highway 28. He was transported to a local hospital, but died from his injuries.

Police say the drivers surpassed speeds well above 100 mph before the fatal, single-vehicle crash.

Clausi and Crabb are both charged with vehicular homicide by reckless driving and drag racing.

The Des Moines Police Department Traffic Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash.


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