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Driver accused in crash that killed Millard West student changes plea

The driver accused in a crash that killed a Millard West High School student has changed his plea in the case.

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Driver accused in crash that killed Millard West High School student changes plea

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Updated: 5:29 PM CST Feb 23, 2026

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The driver accused in a crash that killed a Millard West High School student has changed his plea in the case.Christopher Luke pleaded no contest to misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in the crash, which killed 16-year-old Elise Cole in April. He had previously pleaded not guilty.Investigators said a 2006 Ford F-350, driven by 32-year-old Christopher Luke, ran a red light before colliding with a 2017 Subaru Outback, which was driven by Cole.Millard West community remembers Elise ColeCole was a sophomore at Millard West High School.In December, Luke waived his right to a jury trial, according to court documents.He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 14.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

The driver accused in a crash that killed a Millard West High School student has changed his plea in the case.

Christopher Luke pleaded no contest to misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in the crash, which killed 16-year-old Elise Cole in April. He had previously pleaded not guilty.

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Investigators said a 2006 Ford F-350, driven by 32-year-old Christopher Luke, ran a red light before colliding with a 2017 Subaru Outback, which was driven by Cole.

Millard West community remembers Elise Cole

Cole was a sophomore at Millard West High School.

In December, Luke waived his right to a jury trial, according to court documents.

He is scheduled to be sentenced on May 14.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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