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Mother charged after unlicensed 15-year-old kills pedestrian, injures another in Rockford
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Emily Baude , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The driver, a 15-year-old girl, was behind the wheel without a permit or license.
A fatal crash occurred in Rockford, resulting in the death of a woman and serious injury to her wife. The incident involved a van striking two pedestrians on a sidewalk before crashing into a house. Deputies responded to the scene, where they found a damaged vehicle.
The driver, a 15-year-old girl, was behind the wheel without a permit or license. Her mother, Charlotte Free Breton, is facing charges related to the incident. Further details about the crash and the charges against Breton are available from local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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