Couple Charged After Teen’s Death | Austin News

A tragic crash claims the life of 19-year-old Caleb Petersen, a promising athlete whose career was cut short by arthritis, after a graduation party hosted by Russell and Rebecca Young. The couple faces a misdemeanor charge for furnishing alcohol to a minor — the least severe option under Texas law when the victim is the only fatality — sparking outrage from Caleb’s brother, Colin, who calls it a “slap on the wrist” and demands tougher policies. Witnesses say the hosts provided a keg and ignored underage drinking, and this isn’t the first time minors had unsupervised access to alcohol at their parties. The Youngs’ attorney says they’re heartbroken and supporting the family, but Caleb’s brother is pushing for systemic change, including parental agreements to ban alcohol at teen gatherings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6cc39aa024484e43