Judge denies bond for man accused of racing, causing Dravosburg crash that killed 15-year-old girl

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — A judge denied bond for one of the two men charged in a school van crash that killed a 15-year-old girl.

William Soliday’s attorney said he is suffering from serious injuries and needs medical care. A judge ruled he is too much of a danger to the community to be released.

>> 2 men accused of racing, causing Dravosburg school van crash that killed 15-year-old girl

Investigators say Soliday was driving more than 100 mph when he hit a school van along Richland Avenue in Dravosburg on Sept. 20.

Samantha Kalkbrenner, 15, was killed in the crash while on the way to school.

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Soliday is charged with is facing multiple felony charges including third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and homicide by vehicle. The man he was reportedly racing, Andrew Voigt, is charged with accidents involving death or personal injury.

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