Collyn Jorgenson has been charged with first-degreereckless homicide, first-degree reckless injury, and obstruction on August 4, 2025 (Shawano County/Zoom).
SHAWANO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Collyn Jorgenson pleaded not guilty Friday in connection with the fatal crash in which he was allegedly driving more than 100 mph shortly before impact.
Jorgenson, 18, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide, first-degree reckless injury, and obstruction for the June 19 crash.
He waived a preliminary hearing before entering the not guilty pleas. No trial date was set. He returns to court Feb. 24, court records show.
The crash happened about 6 p.m. in the town of Seneca.
At times before the crash, Jorgenson’s speed reached 120 mph, and was at about 101 mph at the time of the crash, District Attorney Greg Parker said at a previous hearing. Jorgenson allegedly lost control, struck a rock and went airborne for more than 100 feet before landing on the roof, Parker said.
A 14-year-old was killed and a 15-year-old was injured, he said.
Jorgenson initially claimed someone else was driving, Parker said.
The county also issued 14 citations against Jorgenson, including for allegations of unsafe lane deviation, having cracked windshield, failure to wear a seat belt, failure to keep vehicle under control, tire tread depth, and violating the absolute sobriety law.
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