16-year-old son's here. Both parents are not here. So, so we got a bunch of minors. >> Now, we have a kid trapped in an accident with the car on fire. >> Got a car inflamed and there's someone still trapped inside. We need them here immediately. >> This video contains real footage from a fatal incident. Portions of the video may be distressing to some viewers and certain sections have been redacted to protect privacy. Viewer discretion is advised. On the night of April 29th, 2023, deputies from Lincoln County responded to a large party with mostly teenagers near Highway C in Old Monroe, Missouri. Shortly after, one of the vehicles that left the area crashed on nearby Highway 79, caught fire, and resulted in multiple fatalities. In this video, we'll walk through the body cam footage from the party response, the crash scene, the legal questions it raises, and most importantly, the prevention lessons every teen and parent should take away. >> Party like that. Just some random part. >> Leave. >> Wait, we own the house. >> No, you don't. >> Where's your parents at? >> They're not here. >> So, all this weed that I smell and the drinking is How old are you? >> I'm 16. Uh-huh. >> Can you walk up on my property like I'm not >> Yes, I can walk up on your property cuz we got a complaint. >> I'm not trying to be no time. >> Yeah, you are. Call your parents. >> Deputies arrive at the home and encounter a 16-year-old male at the front door who attempts to block entry and avoid answering questions. You'll notice portions of this early footage are redacted. These redactions were applied by the sheriff's department due to the number of minors present. The video becomes clear as the situation moves outside and officers begin clearing the party. So, here's the deal. Contact your parents. Don't close it on me. Go. >> Go call your parents. >> All right. Well, we can't just have you sit here. >> I'm not going to have you guys shut the door on me. >> Go. >> Nobody shut the door. >> Go. Go get a parent here. Go get a parent. >> Stop yelling at me. >> Go get a parent. Go get a parent. >> Why you yelling at me? >> Go get >> Why are you yelling at me? Stop yelling at me. >> Get out of my face. >> No. Who are you? >> Stop yelling at me. Who are you? >> And I'm not doing anything to you right now. >> Go. I'm not doing nothing. I'm just trying to stand right here. Dude, >> I'm not going to have you shut the door. >> I understand that, sir. I'm not trying to shut the door. >> You don't like Just go away. No, >> this isn't your house. >> I don't care. It's not yours. Like, what? Who? >> Who are you trying to impress? >> I'm not trying to impress anybody, sir. >> That's a good thing I have it on camera. >> What's up, Mike? I'm not doing anything wrong, sir. Go ahead. >> Bodyguard. >> I'm not at the door. >> You guys are bodyguards for the party. >> Hello. >> Underage party. >> 16-year-old son's here. Both parents are out here. >> Oh, >> so we got a bunch of miners. >> Where's the 16-year-old at? >> He's in there. This guy's the bodyguard. He's my bodyguard. >> Yes, they're coming. >> Okay. Where are they at? >> They're coming. I don't know. They're mad. I I don't know. They're mad because of this party happened. >> Oh, bro. Wait, come here. Are they mad because the party happened and they post on Google Maps? >> How you guys doing? >> The funny thing is I know your parents. >> They're good people. >> They're not this happy. >> Good looking out. >> We're blocking by the way. So you guys ain't going nowhere. >> Yes, sir. >> Okay, dude. Your ID. I'm done with this. like once a month. >> ID record. Give me your ID. >> The footage here is redacted, but you're hearing deputies detain the teen seen earlier at the door. He was released about 20 minutes later after things calmed down. >> Your mouth is getting you in trouble. >> Put your hand behind your back. >> Hey, what you doing? >> Because >> Okay, but why? Can I get your badge number? >> 463. >> Can I get your badge number? >> 49. >> Okay. Can I get your badge number? >> I already just told you. 463. >> No, back stays with him. >> What was that? >> Real simple. >> What you arresting him for? >> He's not arrested. He's being detained right now. >> He's being detained. He's not under arrest. >> Okay. We entertain not being Can we talk for a second? >> He's not letting me take it off. >> Excuse me. >> As deputies began clearing the property, a large number of partygoers exited into the driveway and nearby road. Deputies positioned their vehicles near the left side of the driveway, which directed traffic to exit to the right. >> Go that way. >> This map shows the location of the party. the approximate onem route taken and where the crash occurred. >> As the crowd begins to leave, several vehicles are seen pulling out without their headlights on. >> Driving without headlights at night can be an indicator of driver inexperience or impairment. That's a bluebird. Turn your lights on. Hey, turn your headlights on. Nope. Go that way. Turn your lights on. >> Changing 17 advising the subjects are remaining in the yard. >> Oh, you don't need the lights. >> Hey, turn your headlights on. >> Oh [ __ ] >> Yeah, that that that helps. >> Stop. Hey, turn your headlights on. >> Hey, turn your lights on. You don't need your windshield wipers on. It ain't raining about 12 minutes out. >> Need to put your seat belt on though. >> You get into an accident. You think your mom and dad want to see you? >> Okay. >> A dispatch call comes in reporting a crash near Highway C and Highway 79. got here like 15 minutes ago and so I didn't really >> go to say I saw I saw cops show up and then I thought oh no party's busted. So somebody told me that you guys are limiting the number of people or does everybody have to be gone? >> What it is is that if they're sober drivers we're good. Okay. Um if >> No, I'm going to be completely honest. >> I really don't know. I have a little bit of alcohol in my system, but I'm not the one driving and I'm not drunk. But I will be completely honest with you. I have no reason to lie to you. >> Okay, >> we got we got an accident with somebody that came from this party. >> Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. Okay, thank you. >> So, go on fire. >> This is Deputy Ryan addressing the group after learning of the crash. His message underlines the purpose of their presence and the consequences now unfolding. >> Hey, where's the uh Hey, where's the bodyguard at? >> Yeah, where's that bodyguard dude at? >> Hey, you guys need to understand that we now have a car accident. We have somebody trapped in the car and now it's on fire because that came from this party. >> Yes, sir. >> This party. You guys don't understand. There's a reason why we come here. Now we have a kid trapped in an accident with the car on fire. Because you guys don't know how to act. They wrecked not a mile away from here. >> And I got two officers trying to get this kid out of this car. >> We don't come here to be mean. We come here to protect you guys. >> Yes, sir. >> Now I have a kid that might die >> that you guys saw tonight. >> Yeah. >> Hey, do me a favor. If you guys go, go that way. Do you know how to get back to St. Charles? >> Yes. We have our maps. No, chill out. >> 463. I'm in route. Okay, >> the next section covers the crash response. Some footage and audio have been redacted due to the sensitive nature of the scene. Deputy Williams was first on scene at the crash site. >> 490 p.m. Fire responder location. Firefire inside again. 490. We have one trap. Car's on fire. 54. Go up there now. He's entrapped. There's >> There's fire. >> Okay, here. Take this. I got my twos. >> Keep your head up. I'm trying, bro. I can't. My leg. Your leg just stuck. Fire. >> Hey. Hey. Where's that extinguisher? >> No. You >> come on. Take this [ __ ] >> 0 one channel one. Give me that thing. 54 to 63. One individual was successfully pulled from the vehicle. >> Is there someone else in there? >> Back seat. Girl in the back seat >> here. Watch out. >> Is she covered? >> Come on. Godamn it girl in the back. Okay. Fire out. >> Give me Give me your flashlight. Give me something to break the back window. >> Yeah. Hold there. The window on the side is broken right now. >> Here. Give me that. Here. Get to me. >> Stay down. >> 54, are you copying my radio? >> Circle is requesting fire. We already have them in route. >> Clear. Well, advise them. We got a car in flamed and there's someone still trapped inside. We need them here immediately. >> Huh? >> Too late. So we hit this one or the one off of KK. >> One off 79 and Highway C. >> What? They're coming, man. >> 433. I'm diverting. I have a fire extinguisher. Good. >> Backseat. Back seat. >> In the back. Back seat back seat. Cory, >> you want to hit the engine first. The back seat will just burn. It's too late, bro. >> Okay, >> it's too late, bro. It's too late, bro. >> Okay, let's relax. >> Hey, you're safe, bro. I'm out. >> It's not It's not We breaking. >> Everybody get out. Move. >> [snorts] >> Well, I'll show you in route. The vehicle is going to be on Highway K at Highway 61. They did it by us. It's going to be an unknown vehicle description, but the vehicle was not blocking and there were no injuries. 79 county that disturbance 31K. You guys got to get back to blow up, bro. >> If they're kids down at the gas station down there. I got a tow truck right there. I was in the gas station. Boys, they're dancing around like they're up. If this was if this was a group of kids also, we need to get them down before >> we're going to have we're dealing with this at the moment. >> I'm not I appreciate the heads up, but you got to one thing at a time. >> For you to go do it. >> Okay. I had a home. >> You all right? I had a hold of her in the back seat. >> We got He's up in front of my car. He's alert and conscious. Just I think he's got a leg. >> Yep. Heat up here. Sheriff Rick Harold later addressed the incident and the deputy's actions. Quote, "It is important to understand that Missouri law requires specific and articulable facts such as visible intoxication or possession before law enforcement may lawfully detain a juvenile." In this case, those legal thresholds were not met. Additionally, body camera footage confirms that the deputies had no direct contact with the young individuals who were later involved in the fatal crash. In August 2025, the parents of Rachel Grace Nelden, a 23-year-old woman killed in the crash while driving the other vehicle, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and several deputies. The suit alleges deputies failed to intervene and allowed impaired minors to leave the party, ultimately leading to the collision that killed their daughter. The Neldens also filed a separate lawsuit against the homeowners who hosted the party, accusing them of negligence in supervising the gathering and failing to prevent underage drinking. Both cases remain pending in Missouri state court as of November 2025. There's no undoing what happened here, but there is something to learn from it. Drinking and driving can destroy multiple lives in seconds, no matter who's behind the wheel. If you're ever unsure whether you or someone else should be behind the wheel, choose another way home. Call a ride, a parent, a friend. Just don't drive impaired. >> We cover body cam footage to bring clarity, accountability, and educational breakdowns from real incidents. If that's something you value, subscribe for more.