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Eagan Today
By the People, for the People
Man pleads guilty in fatal Eagan street racing crash
Jordan Weiland faces sentencing in September for the deaths of two teens during a high-speed race last summer.
Apr. 16, 2026 at 8:12pm
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The aftermath of a deadly street racing crash exposes the grim reality of the growing problem of reckless driving in the Twin Cities.Eagan TodayA 21-year-old White Bear Lake, Minnesota man has pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree murder for his role in a fatal high-speed crash that killed two young men during a street race in Eagan last June. Jordan Weiland will be sentenced on September 1.
Why it matters
Street racing has become an increasing problem in the Twin Cities metro area, leading to tragic loss of life. This case highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the need for stricter enforcement and penalties to deter such behavior.
The details
According to the criminal complaint, Weiland was one of four people in three separate cars traveling at over 100 mph in a 45 mph zone from a car meetup in South St. Paul to another in Eagan on June 14. Two of the cars lost control, with the vehicle carrying 19-year-old Reed Schultz and 18-year-old Finnian Cronin going over a concrete median and hitting a pole. Schultz died soon after arriving at the hospital, and Cronin died of his injuries on July 1. Melody Little, 24, who was also involved, is scheduled for trial on May 11 on two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
- On June 14, the fatal crash occurred in Eagan.
- Schultz died soon after arriving at the hospital.
- Cronin died of his injuries on July 1.
- Weiland pleaded guilty on April 16, 2026.
- Weiland will be sentenced on September 1, 2026.
The players
Jordan Weiland
A 21-year-old man from White Bear Lake, Minnesota who pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree murder for his role in the fatal street racing crash.
Reed Schultz
A 19-year-old who was killed in the crash.
Finnian Cronin
An 18-year-old who was killed in the crash.
Melody Little
A 24-year-old who was also involved in the street racing incident and is scheduled for trial on May 11 on two counts of third-degree murder and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
What’s next
Weiland will be sentenced on September 1, 2026. Melody Little's trial is scheduled for May 11, 2026.
The takeaway
This tragic case underscores the devastating consequences of street racing and the urgent need for the community to address this dangerous trend through tougher laws, enhanced enforcement, and greater public awareness campaigns to deter such reckless behavior and prevent future loss of innocent life.
