Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed Arbor View HS senior McKenzie Scott

“Guilty” is the plea submitted Monday by the driver accused of killing 18-year-old McKenzie Scott in May, just a few weeks before her high school graduation.

Keenan Jackson, 37, was arrested for driving under the influence and hitting Scott, who was crossing the street at Arbor View High School on May 2. According to documents obtained by Channel 13, Jackson’s blood alcohol content was three times the legal limit at the time of his arrest. He initially pleaded not guilty and is jailed on a $500,000 bond.

Scott’s family members held a picture of her as they sat in the courtroom and heard Jackson plead guilty to one count of felony DUI resulting in death. The charge carries a potential sentence of two to 20 years in prison and a fine of $2,000 to $5,000…

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