TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The driver of an SUV involved in a fatal crash in Terre Haute this past weekend made her first appearance in Vigo County Court today.
Eleven charges have been filed against Misty Casey. The charges include neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury and causing death when operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Prosecutors said she was driving drunk when she wrecked her SUV, killing two teenagers.
She pleaded not guilty this afternoon.
According to the Terre Haute Police Department, Casey failed to stop at a stop sign at 13th and Oak Street. Her SUV collided with a pickup truck. According to court documents, a witness said they saw Casey driving at a high rate of speed and driving recklessly.
Police said Casey’s blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit to drive and she tested positive for THC.
Her trial date is set for December 2nd. She’s being held on a $100,000 bond.
