The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced an investigation into a fatal crash on I-295 on July 12. The incident involved a stolen 2017 Hyundai Sonata, resulting in the death of 16-year-old Rick Kearney. A 17-year-old alleged driver and 20-year-old Joseph Wade were arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, with the juvenile also facing charges for Leaving After Colliding.