Casper Man Pleads Not Guilty To Crash That Killed Teen

Scott Coleman, the man involved in a crash in Casper, Wyo. that killed a teenager, has pleaded not guilty due to mental illness. Coleman allegedly told authorities in court he thought he was getting a police escort at the time of the crash.

Coleman recklessly maneuvered his black GMC pickup in and out of traffic on CY Avenue at speeds in excess of 90 miles-per-hour. He was then spotted by a Highway Patrol Officer who began to pursue him. Coleman allegedly ran three red lights and was speeding past schools- including Natrona County High School and Park Elementary School.

Scott Coleman entered his not guilty plea yesterday in Natrona County District Court. Rob Oldham who is representing Coleman, said that Coleman was suffering from a mental illness on the day of the crash. Scott Coleman will now undergo a second mental evaluation before the case moves forward.