BISMARCK, ND – Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal traffic crash that occurred in Bismarck on Oct. 2, claiming the lives of two Mandan teenagers. The incident, which authorities say appears to be tied to street racing, took place near the median between Missouri Avenue and West Main Avenue.
The victims were identified as 16-year-old Taylor Fisher and 17-year-old Benjamin Moch, both residents of Mandan. Both were students at Mandan High School. The crash initially resulted in the death of 16-year-old Taylor Fisher, a Mandan girl. Subsequently, a second Mandan teen, 17-year-old Benjamin Moch, also died from injuries suffered in the fatal Bismarck crash. In total, two Mandan teenagers lost their lives as a result of the Friday evening incident. Beyond the two fatalities, the crash also left two other people injured, with one report stating three other people were injured; however, all sources confirm additional injuries.
Authorities investigating the Oct. 2 crash have indicated that it appears to be tied to street racing. Furthermore, the incident has been described by authorities as appearing to be linked to two other vehicles. This suggests a complex scene involving multiple vehicles, which ultimately led to the tragic outcome. The specific details linking the arrested men to the crash were not provided, but their arrests are directly connected to this deadly event.
The area near the crash site, specifically on the median between Missouri Avenue and West Main Avenue in Bismarck, became the focus of community grief. A makeshift memorial was established there, serving as a solemn tribute to the two young lives lost. The impact on the Mandan community was profound, particularly for Mandan High School, which lost two of its students.
In a display of widespread mourning, hundreds of people attended a joint funeral mass for Taylor Fisher and Benjamin Moch. This service was held on a Monday, following the Friday evening crash that resulted in their deaths. The funeral provided an opportunity for the community to come together to remember the two Mandan High School students. The arrests of the two men mark a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the Oct. 2 fatal crash.
