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Queens Parents Sentenced for Allowing Unlicensed Teen to Drive in Fatal Crash

The parents provided their son with a BMW, leading to a high-speed accident that killed a 14-year-old girl.

  • Sean Smith and Deo Ramnarine were sentenced to probation and parenting classes.
  • Their 16-year-old son drove 101 mph in a 30 mph zone, causing a deadly crash.
  • The crash resulted in the death of passenger Fortune Williams and injured a UPS driver.
  • The teen driver faces multiple charges, including second-degree manslaughter.
  • The case marks a notable instance of parents being held accountable for a child's illegal driving.
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