St. Paul driver charged in fatal Arlington-Prosperity crash; charging document cites fast-food distraction
Prosecutors have filed criminal charges in the fiery single-vehicle crash around 3:25 a.m. at Arlington and Prosperity that killed 26-year-old Qiara "Keke" Gleason, a mother of four who was trapped in the vehicle; her family has launched a GoFundMe and is calling for accountability. Court records identify the driver as Ralohn L. Hare of St. Paul, say she told investigators she was distracted by a fast-food bag, note a court-ordered blood draw is pending, and show prior convictions for driving after revocation.
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In Minnesota, distracted driving was a factor in at least 29 fatal crashes in 2024. ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free)) ([Minnesota Department of Public Safety](https://dps.mn.gov/news/ots/nothing-phone-worth-life-commit-now-driving-distracted-free))
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Police are 33% more likely to issue speeding violations to minority drivers than to White drivers, despite no discernible differences in speeding behaviors or traffic violations between the groups. ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind)) ([Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan](https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/drivers-color-more-likely-be-ticketed-white-counterparts-despite-similar-behavior-behind))
Drivers of color more likely to be ticketed than white counterparts, despite similar behavior behind wheel — Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan
📌 Key Facts
- The victim was identified as Qiara “Keke” Gleason, 26, a mother of four young children.
- The crash happened about 3:25 a.m. Sunday at Arlington and Prosperity avenues on St. Paul’s East Side.
- The driver was identified as 30-year-old Ralohn L. Hare of St. Paul and was described as an acquaintance of Gleason.
- Prosecutors have filed criminal charges in the case, formalizing the matter and moving it from a suspected-DUI investigation to an active prosecution.
- Charging documents say Hare told investigators she was distracted by a fast-food bag just before the collision and ensuing fire.
- Police say they suspected drunken driving; a court-approved blood draw was taken to test for intoxication and results are pending.
- Hare attempted to pull Gleason from the burning vehicle, cooperated with officers and was hospitalized with a leg injury.
- Court records show Hare has multiple prior driving-related convictions (nine for driving after revocation and one for driving while suspended), and Gleason’s family has launched a GoFundMe while her mother has publicly called for accountability.
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- Prosecutors have filed criminal charges in the St. Paul crash that killed Qiara “Keke” Gleason.
- Charging documents say the driver told investigators they were distracted by a fast‑food bag just before the collision and fire.
- The filing formalizes the case, moving it from a suspected‑DUI investigation to an active prosecution.
- Driver identified as 30-year-old Ralohn L. Hare of St. Paul.
- Crash time and location specified: about 3:25 a.m. Sunday at Arlington & Prosperity avenues on St. Paul’s East Side.
- Police say Hare is suspected of drunken driving; potential criminal vehicular homicide charges are possible.
- Court-approved blood draw was taken to test for intoxication; results pending.
- Hare attempted to pull the passenger from the burning vehicle, cooperated with officers, and was hospitalized with a leg injury.
- Court records show Hare has nine prior convictions for driving after revocation and one for driving while suspended.
- Victim identified as Qiara “Keke” Gleason, 26, a mother of four young children.
- Family quotes from Gleason’s mother, Nichole Castile, describing the impact on the children and calling for accountability.
- Driver described as a 35-year-old woman who was an acquaintance of Gleason; she reported trying to pull Gleason from the vehicle.
- Family has launched a GoFundMe to support care for Gleason’s four children.
- Police reiterate blood draw was conducted under warrant; results are pending.