Tyler Carter pleads not guilty

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - UPDATE 11/19/2020: Tyler Carter appeared  in 6th District Court Monday and pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of involuntary manslaughter and a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident. 

Carter will appear for a pre-trial conference March 15 prior to a jury trial scheduled to begin April 6. 

He posted a $25,000 surety bond June 2.    

UPDATE 10/16/20: Magistrate Judge Aaron Thompson ruled Friday Tyler Carter be bound to 6^th District Court to face two felony charges in connection with the death of Bobette Wilhelm. 

Carter is now formally charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failing to stop to render aid, which led to a second felony charge of involuntary manslaughter.

A district court arraignment date is pending.

ORIGINAL April 7, 2020: Tyler Carter, 38, was formally charged with involuntary manslaughter Monday in connection with the death of Bobette Wilhelm. She was struck by a vehicle while riding her bicycle near Buckskin Road on March 13.

Carter was initially charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident.

Bannock County Prosecutor Stephen Herzog said after reviewing the results of an ongoing investigation, he concluded the additional charge was warranted.

Involuntary manslaughter is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Carter's court appearance has not been scheduled.