DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - Officials with the District Attorney’s office confirmed that Shawn Robertson Jr. has pleaded guilty in connection with a crash that killed 17-year-old Blakeleigh Weems on New Year’s Day 2024 in Denham Springs.

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According to the DA, Robertson entered a plea of guilty to vehicular homicide. Sentencing has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 5.

Robertson was previously arrested in March 2024 on charges including negligent homicide, reckless operation, and second-offense driving under the influence. Investigators say he was driving at least 25 mph over the speed limit with a blood alcohol content of 0.09% and marijuana in his system when the crash happened.

Weems,

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