MADISON, WI — 2:41 p.m., [Date] — A woman has pleaded not guilty to second-degree reckless homicide in the death of a high school student in a Park Street crash.
Kathleen Borgwardt, 17, was charged in connection with the fatal incident involving 16-year-old Alexander “Sasha” Rosen. Her legal counsel entered the plea during a court appearance.
According to the Madison Police Department, investigators indicated that excessive speed was a key factor in the crash. Authorities estimate Borgwardt was traveling at approximately 62 miles per hour in a 25 miles per hour zone.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Major traffic disruptions and lane closures were reported at the time of the crash. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, providing medical aid before the arrival of additional support units. Further details regarding possible injuries to other individuals involved have not been confirmed.