Driver Pleaded No Contest in Fatal Appleton Crash
Carter Green entered a plea following an October 2025 crash that resulted in the death of Casey Sjoberg.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Financial Crime
Carter Green, 19, pleaded no contest to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle in an Outagamie County court. The plea follows a crash on Oct. 4, 2025, that claimed the life of 26-year-old Casey Sjoberg.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe consequences of impaired driving and extreme speeding on public safety. The legal outcome determines the accountability for the fatal incident involving a vehicle traveling at speeds far exceeding limits.
Carter Green is currently detained in the Outagamie County Jail following his no contest plea. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 22 to finalize the outcome of the charges.
The players
Carter Green
The 19-year-old defendant who pleaded no contest to charges related to a fatal vehicle crash.
Casey Sjoberg
The 26-year-old victim who died due to injuries sustained in the October 2025 collision.
Outagamie County
The local jurisdiction where the court proceedings and legal investigations are being conducted.
The details
Traffic engineering estimates placed the defendant's speed between 130 and 143 mph before the vehicle ran a red light. Surveillance video confirmed the collision at North Richmond Street and Interstate 41, while sobriety tests indicated impairment.
Timeline
Oct. 4, 2025: The vehicle collision occurred at North Richmond Street and I-41.
Oct. 12, 2026: Carter Green entered a no contest plea in court.
Dec. 22, 2026: The sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place.
Legal Context
The prosecution of this case falls under the Wisconsin state statute for homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle, which dictates specific sentencing ranges for fatal impaired driving incidents. This case follows the established legal framework for vehicular homicide prosecutions within the local jurisdiction.
The fatal crash occurred at a major intersection, highlighting the ongoing risks associated with high-speed and impaired driving on local roadways. Residents are advised to be aware of traffic safety enforcement and updates regarding the dangerous intersection of North Richmond Street and I-41.
The takeaway
This case serves as a somber reminder of the life-altering consequences of choosing to drive while intoxicated. Safety officials continue to emphasize that responsible operation of a vehicle is necessary to prevent preventable tragedies on public roads.
What happens next
Carter Green is scheduled for a sentencing hearing on Dec. 22, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on local judicial proceedings, visit the Financial Crime section.
