DES MOINES, Iowa —

An Iowa man is now facing charges for his role in a motorcycle crash that resulted in a teenager's death.

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Kaelin Meinders, 23, of Albia, was the operator of a motorcycle Saturday night when the motorcycle crashed into a pedestrian in the 4900 block of NE 29th Street. The pedestrian was identified as Santiago "Santi" Rhone, 15, a Des Moines East High School sophomore .

Rhone was transported to a nearby hospital but died from his injuries.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday announced Meinders has been charged with multiple offenses. Meinders has been charged with reckless driving; driving while barred (habitual offender); and no insurance — causing an accident.

Authorities are stil

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