PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Pike County man accused in a crash that killed a teenager last year entered a plea of not guilty during a court appearance Friday.

Investigators say the crash happened October 6, 2024, when a vehicle driven by Keith Anderson crossed the center line and struck another vehicle operated by Kenny Auxier. Auxier and his passenger, Kayla Elam, were injured in the collision. Elam, a student at Magoffin County High School, later died from her injuries.

Anderson was indicted last month on multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, assault, and driving under the influence.

Anderson appeared in Floyd County Circuit Court for arraignment, where he was appointed a public defender and entered a not guilty plea before Judge Johnny Ray Harris.

Anderson remains lodged in the Floyd County Detention Center. A bond hearing was scheduled for January 27 at 11 a.m. The court advised that any bond would include a no-contact order and require Anderson to remain at least 1,000 feet away from Auxier.

An informal pretrial conference was set for March 29, with a formal pretrial conference scheduled for April 2 at 9 a.m.