Dangerous Social Media Challenges Leave 17-Year-Old Dead and 20-Year-Old with Permanent ‘Catastrophic Head Injuries’: Authorities

Two Pennsylvania teens have been charged following incidents that left one 17-year-old dead and a 20-year-old with permanent catastrophic head injuries during dangerous social media stunts involving cars, authorities said.

Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta announced the charges at a news conference on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Baratta said the county has been investigating “the dangerous and reckless use” of vehicles for these so-called “stunt challenges” on TikTok and Instagram…

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