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Man arrested in New Year's Day 2024 car crash death of Walker High senior pleads guilty

3 hours 26 minutes 1 second ago Wednesday, October 15 2025 Oct 15, 2025 October 15, 2025 11:34 AM October 15, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

LIVINGSTON — A man arrested after a 2024 car crash that left a Walker High senior dead pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide on Wednesday.

Shawn Robertson Jr, who was arrested by Denham Springs Police in March 2024 on a second-offense DWI after the New Year's Day 2024 crash that killed Blakeleigh Weems near the I-12 exit ramp onto South Range Avenue in Walker, previously pleaded not guilty to the killing. 

After the wreck, Robertson had a blood-alcohol content of .09, which is .01 over the legal limit to drive. He also tested positive for marijuana.

Robertson is due back in court for sentencing on Nov. 5.

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