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NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
"I F****d Up": Drunk US Teen Crashes Car, Friend Killed
A US teen is under arrest after a late-night drunk driving crash killed his friend, days after their high school graduation. Izak Schermerhorn was charged Thursday in the death of 18-year-old Blake Unger, 18, a fellow New York Mills High School graduate. According to the criminal complaint, Schermerhorn admitted to "fishtailing" and losing control of his pickup truck while driving while under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle rolled into a ditch, crushing Unger underneath. First responders declared Unger dead on the spot. He "repeatedly made statements that 'his life was over and all for a couple of drinks' and that he 'f**cked up,' the complaint read, as per Fox News. Cops noticed deep ruts along the gravel road, suggesting the truck had been sliding back and forth before it flipped. Schermerhorn later told officers he had modified his truck's exhaust and was trying to "show off" the sound. He also confessed to intentionally sliding the vehicle and losing control. Schermerhorn's blood alcohol level tested at 0.13, meaning that his blood contained 0.13 per cent alcohol by volume at the time of testing. In Minnesota, and most US states, the legal limit for drivers aged 21 and over is 0.08 per cent. But since Schermerhorn is underage (18), any amount of alcohol in his system is illegal. He told deputies he had consumed "three to four Mike's Hard Lemonades" to celebrate graduation, as per Fox News. The teen admitted he had previously struggled with alcoholism and had been sober for a year. He was released on $1,000 bail under conditions, including counselling, sobriety, and staying out of trouble. He is due back in court on June 10. Unger has been a three-sport athlete - football, baseball, and wrestling. Earlier this year, he was honoured for his 100th career win on the wrestling mat. A memorial is planned for Wednesday, and a GoFundMe was set up to support his family.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Charges: Teen was drunk, fishtailing before crash that killed classmate
Charges: Teen was drunk, fishtailing before crash that killed classmate originally appeared on Bring Me The News. An 18-year-old was drunk behind the wheel and showing off his pickup truck when he crashed into a ditch, killing his friend on a night they had celebrated their recent graduations, according to charges filed in Otter Tail County. Izak Shermerhorn, of New York Mills, is charged with three counts of criminal vehicular homicide in the Tuesday evening crash that killed New York Mills Public School student-athlete Blake Unger, 18. Unger was pronounced dead at the scene after being found pinned underneath Shermerhorn's pickup truck. A deputy who responded to the scene noted "deep ruts in the road where it appeared the driver had been aggressively fishtailing back and forth along the gravel road before rolling." The criminal complaint says Shermerhorn's eyes were "pink and glassy" at the scene, and he made statements to the effect that his life was over "all for a couple of drinks," and said he "f****** up." Shermerhorn allegedly told the deputy he had drank three to four Mike's Hard Lemonades. He then failed a field sobriety test. The teen said he had picked Unger up from his house – claiming that Unger "was intoxicated before he arrived," per the complaint – and was just planning to drive around and then bring him home. The complaint then reads: "He said he wanted to show off the sound of his exhaust because he modified his catalytic converter. He intentionally had been sliding around the road before the crash and was not able to control the vehicle when it went into the ditch." He said he next remembered calling his mother and trying to break out of the driver's side window, with his vehicle on its side, with Unger under the passenger side. The complaint says Shermerhorn had abstained from drinking for almost a year "due to issues with alcohol," but had "decided to celebrate because he was graduating from high school." Tributes have been paid to Unger, a decorated wrestling and football team player and the Homecoming King at New York Mills Public School. His memorial service is planned for story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Miami Herald
18-year-old was trying to ‘show off' before crash that killed friend, MN cops say
An 18-year-old told police he was celebrating his high school graduation when he crashed his car, killing his friend, Minnesota authorities said. Izak Schermerhorn was driving recklessly on May 27 before his car flipped into a ditch and fatally pinned Blake Unger, according to a probable cause statement filed in Otter Tail County. Deputies responded to the crash in Bluffton Township at about 10:45 p.m., and Unger was pronounced dead at the scene, the statement read. A deputy noticed 'deep ruts in the road where it appeared the driver had been aggressively fishtailing back and forth along the gravel road before rolling,' according to the statement. The driver, Schermerhorn, had a 'noticeable odor of alcohol' on him, the deputy said. He told the deputy he had 'three or four' Mike's Hard Lemonades that night and said 'his life was over and all for a couple of drinks,' the statement said. He failed a sobriety test, authorities said. Schermerhorn said he picked up Unger earlier just to drive around a little, because 'he wanted to show off the sound of his exhaust because he modified his catalytic converter,' according to the deputy. 'He intentionally had been sliding around the road before the crash and was not able to control the vehicle when it went into the ditch.' 'He further stated that he had abstained for almost a year prior due to issues with alcohol but decided to celebrate because he was graduating from high school,' the deputy said. Schermerhorn is facing three counts of vehicular homicide, records show. Unger and Schermerhorn both attended New York Mills High School and had recently graduated, the Minnesota Star Tribune reported. Unger was an avid athlete, competing in wrestling, baseball and football, the outlet reported. He was also homecoming king during the fall semester. 'We can learn more from sorrow than we can from laughter. All of our hearts are broken … our sadness is gut wrenching - there's a hole, something is missing. I CAN'T IMAGINE this being magnified by infinity as it is for Blake's entire family,' Dinee Dykhoff, a New York Mills teacher, said in a Facebook post. 'Blake was so kind to everyone... big smile (matched his heart and his personality)... so strong... humble... exceptional athlete.' Bluffton Township is a roughly 160-mile drive northwest from Minneapolis.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Community mourns beloved Homecoming King killed in pickup crash
Community mourns beloved Homecoming King killed in pickup crash originally appeared on Bring Me The News. The New York Mills community is paying tribute to Blake Unger, the 18-year-old Homecoming King who was tragically killed in a pickup truck crash just days after graduating from high school. Unger died at the scene following the crash in Otter Tail County on Tuesday evening, with police finding the vehicle in a ditch and Unger outside the vehicle. The 18-year-old driver has been arrested for DWI and criminal vehicular homicide. Tributes to Unger reveal him to be a decorated wrestler and football player at New York Mills Public School, where his visitation and memorial will be held on Wednesday, June 4. A GoFundMe campaign has been created by John Ronning to help the Unger family with their devastating loss, which has raised almost $15,000 in less than 48 hours. One of Unger's relatives paid tribute on Facebook, saying: "Blake touched so many lives with his kindness, laughter, and huge heart. We welcome all who knew and loved him to come and celebrate the beautiful life he lived." The New York Mills wrestling and football teams have posted pictures and videos of Unger in action. "It's with heavy heart that we say goodbye to our big hearted Blake," said New York Mills Wrestling. "Blake had a heart bigger than any wrestling mat. He always took the time to recognize and nurture the youth around him. Your personality and leadership greatly impacted many and will be missed! Once an Eagle, ALWAYS an EAGLE! Fly." The New York Mills Football team shared video of a game-winning interception Unger made during a game against Breckenridge last season. "Today, we are shattered to learn of the passing of one of our own. A teammate, a friend, a brother," the team said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, teammates, and the entire New York Mills community during this incredibly difficult time." This story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
NZ Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Financial Markets Authority warns against unlicensed investment scheme run by crypto company
'He did so without holding an MIS manager licence, and without providing the required disclosure, which are both contraventions of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013.' Vaughan also incorrectly told his investors in a newsletter that he had applied for an MIS manager's licence and that it was under FMA review. 'I can confirm that neither Mr Vaughan nor CPL has ever applied to the FMA for any form of market services licence.' Unger promised that Vaughan would be held to account. 'One of the main purposes of the market services licensing regime is to require licensees to act with integrity, diligence and skill and in the best interests of investors using their services. 'We consider that CPL and Mr Vaughan's conduct has been contrary to these obligations and investors are likely to have experienced significant detriment as a result.' Investors in CPL who have not had their investments returned are encouraged to contact the FMA, as are people who have been invited by Vaughan to invest in his business. Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news. Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021 as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei.
