Kaylan Keagan Lee Keenatch was 15, when she struck by a vehicle in the Village of Debden. (submitted photo/Aaron Isbister)

By Nigel Maxwell

Court proceedings

Not guilty pleas entered in Debden fatal crash case

Feb 16, 2022 | 12:00 PM

A man who was 17-years-old at the time he allegedly struck a teenage girl, while driving impaired, has entered not guilty pleas and will face trial.

The case was spoken to on Tuesday at Whitefish court and the trial date was subsequently scheduled for July 14th at Prince Albert Provincial Court.

In the early morning hours of July 7, 2020, 15 -year-old Kaylan Keenatch was walking down a road in the Village of Debden and was hit near the community’s arena.

She was rushed to hospital with severe, life threatening injuries and died the following day while in care.

The accused, who cannot be named due to provisions under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is facing a number of charges including impaired driving causing death and criminal negligence causing death.

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In the months following Keenatch’s death, over $2,500 has been raised through a GoFundMe charity to assist her family with funeral expenses and other costs.

“She was a free spirited and very loving girl. She loved dancing, spending time with family and loved ones. Kaylan touched everyone’s heart in someway,” a statement on the page said. It also indicated Keenatch was an organ donor.

“They have found successful donors for Kaylan. She has saved lives and is helping other families who are going through a tough time as well,” the statement said.

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