New Charges Filed in September Crash That Killed 15-Year-Old in Des Moines

(Des Moines, IA) -- New charges have been filed in a September motorcycle crash that killed a Des Moines teen.

Authorities say 23-year-old Kaelin Meinders turned himself in to the Polk County Jail this morning.

Investigators say Meinders was driving the motorcycle that struck and killed 15-year-old Santiago Rhone on September 20th. Rhone was a student at Des Moines East High School.

He now faces several charges, including Homicide by Vehicle and Operating While Under the Influence.


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