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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Edina parents searching for answers after high-speed crash kills their son
An Edina, Minnesota, family is still trying to make sense of the sudden loss of their teenage son. Investigators said 18-year-old Finn Cronin was a passenger in Jeep involved in a street racing crash in Eagan, Minnesota, last month. The driver of that vehicle, 19-year-old Reed Schultz, also died. Cameras from the Minnesota Department of Transportation captured three young drivers racing, at what authorities say were speeds over 100 mph, on June 14. It ended tragically in the area of Highway 149 and Highway 55 in Eagan. "The car was split into two pieces right down the middle," said Finn Cronin's mother, Teresa Cronin. "We're still trying to piece it together, to be perfectly honest," said Finn Cronin's father, Chris Cronin. "The whole thing is just earth-shattering and life-changing for all of us," said Teresa Cronin. Finn Cronin died from his injuries, just over two weeks after the crash. Family comforted him in the hospital, holding his hand. "It gave us that time with him, peace, time all of us to be with him," said Teresa Cronin. "He was so broken that to try to touch him, even that was hard." Finn Cronin's parents said they don't know how their son ended up in the car, but they think he might have met the other drivers at a car show. They said their son was an empath, an artist and adrenaline junkie. "Because of that big heart, I mean, I just say it was just too vulnerable and precious for our world," said Teresa Cronin. Since the accident, there has been an outpouring of support in the family's Edina neighborhood. Their street is now adorned with blue ribbons in Finn's memory, and their home features a series of heartfelt messages. It's what's held them up. "We're overwhelmed with grief and gratitude. The support from the community, from our family, from our friends," said Chris Cronin. Authorities said one of the drivers, a 20-year-old, fled the scene. A search warrant said the man admitted to being involved in the crash, driving fast, going 90 mph and drinking alcohol. So far, there have been no charges in the case. "One night, driving home from the hospital, I said to Teresa, 'Do you have any anger towards anyone?' And she said, 'No, I just, my heart breaks for the parents of the other kid," said Chris Cronin. "Just a terribly unfortunate thing that happened to a bunch of kids that made a poor decision."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Over 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized in Peel police street racing campaign
Peel Regional Police's annual street racing campaign resulted in more than 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized and 2,100 provincial and criminal charges laid, police said in a news release Monday. The multi-jurisdictional enforcement campaign looks to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area. This year's operation led to over 684 vehicle investigations, police said in the news release. Between May and June, police say 86 stunt driving charges and 125 unnecessary noise charges were laid. "Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk," Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. "Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving." In May, Peel police reported a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges since 2022: 2,100 in 2024 compared with 800 in 2022. Participants and spectators at illegal car rallies can be fined up to $800, police have said. Police highlighted examples of offences in Monday's release, including one from May in which officers observed a driver travelling at 209 km/h. Peel police are urging the public to report dangerous driving behaviours by contacting police or calling Crime Stoppers.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Peel police lay more than 2,100 charges in months-long street racing crackdown
More than 100 people were arrested and over 2,000 charges laid for street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours as part of a months-long enforcement project by Peel police. More than 100 people have been arrested and more than 2,000 charges laid for street racing and other high-risk driving behaviours during a months-long enforcement project by Peel police. In a news release, Peel Regional Police said officers from multiple jurisdictions targeted 'hotspot' locations across the GTA between May and June 2025 as part of their annual Project ERASE. They said they investigated 684 vehicles and seized nearly 100, and eventually laid more than 2,100 charges including 86 for stunt driving and 125 for unnecessary noise. More than 130 individuals were arrested. 'Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk,' Deputy Police Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. 'Through initiatives like Project ERASE, Peel Regional Police are committed to curbing dangerous driving behaviours that threaten the safety of our roads.' Investigators said in one incident, which happened on May 17, officers charged a driver with stunt driving after they were caught travelling 209 kms/hr. peel dangerous driving Peel police said officers charged a driver with stunt driving after they were caught travelling 209 km/hr on May 17. Another incident saw two vehicles collide on May 18 when the driver of a silver vehicle ran a red light and hit a pickup truck, causing it flip on its roof. The driver of the silver vehicle was charged with dangerous operation, stunt driving, and racing a motor vehicle. Police said both of the vehicles were present at a street racing event prior to the collision. 'Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving,' Andrews said. OPP also cracking down on dangerous driving Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) also shared the results of their latest safe driving campaign on Monday. In a post on social media, OPP said their officers laid more than 930 charges for dangerous driving behaviours between July 13 and 19. Nineteen commercial motor vehicles were also taken off the road for various violations. The OPP said the number one offence for both commercial and non-commercial vehicle drivers during the week was speeding.
CBC
3 days ago
- CBC
Over 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized in Peel police street racing campaign
Peel Regional Police's annual street racing campaign resulted in more than 130 arrests, 100 vehicles seized and 2,100 provincial and criminal charges laid, police said in a news release Monday. The multi-jurisdictional enforcement campaign looks to address street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies across the Greater Toronto Area. This year's operation led to over 684 vehicle investigations, police said in the news release. Between May and June, police say 86 stunt driving charges and 125 unnecessary noise charges were laid. "Street racing is illegal and puts lives at risk," Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in the release. "Our officers remain vigilant around the clock and will continue to take a zero-tolerance approach to street racing and aggressive driving." In May, Peel police reported a 154 per cent increase in street racing-related charges since 2022: 2,100 in 2024 compared with 800 in 2022. Participants and spectators at illegal car rallies can be fined up to $800, police have said. Police highlighted examples of offences in Monday's release, including one from May in which officers observed a driver travelling at 209 km/h.
RNZ News
3 days ago
- RNZ News
Boy racer crackdown reveals concerning number of cars that aren't road worthy
Police set up checkpoints at known meeting points across Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday night. Photo: Supplied / Police Police say a crackdown on boy racers in Auckland has revealed a concerning number of cars aren't fit to be driven. The operation targeting the so-called 'Auckland invasion' street racing event resulted in dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and thousands of drivers breath-tested on Saturday night, police said. Acting Counties Manukau District Commander, Acting Superintendent Alison Brand told Morning Report police were backed by the Eagle helicopter and used tips from the public and social media to target drivers in convoy across the city. She said 40 cars were taken off the road by inspectors stationed at checkpoints. "That's quite concerning when you think we had approximately 200 cars at this meet and 20 percent of these vehicles were not up to road worthy driving standard - they were either unsafe or defective." Brand said police were now trawling CCTV footage and social media to track down more drivers at the meet. More than 2500 drivers were breath-tested, with at least 15 found to be over the limit, and five vehicles were impounded. Inspector Regan James said despite the size of the convoy and dangerous driving behaviour and burnouts, there was little disruption to the wider public. He said officers were reviewing footage and other evidence to identify additional offenders. The crackdown comes ahead of proposed new legislation that would see tougher penalties for street racers and fleeing drivers. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
