BUCHANAN, Ga. — A former state trooper involved in a deadly crash is now running for mayor of his town.
Kylie Lindsey and Isabella Chinchilla died in September 2015 when trooper A.J. Scott crashed into their car on Highway 27 in Carroll County.
Channel 2's Justin Wilfon found out Friday that Scott's new career choice has left some people appalled.
Scott is running for mayor in the small city of Buchanan in Haralson County. His candidacy comes just three months after he stood trial, for his role in a crash that killed Lindsey and Chinchilla.
In his first-ever TV interview, Wilfon spoke with Kylie’s father, Allen Lindsey, over the phone.
“I’m appalled that he’s even capable of running for any kind of political seat.”
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Scott’s first trial resulted in a mistrial. Lindsey believes Scott’s running for mayor to build his political clout, to try to avoid being put on trial again.
“Absolutely I do believe that’s the reason he’s continuing to go further into politics,” Lindsey said.
In 2015, voters elected Scott to the Buchanan City Council, just months after his patrol car slammed into the teens’ car.
He was driving 90 miles an hour in a 55-mph zone and not responding to a call.
This week, Scott’s attorney agreed to talk with Wilfon about his run for mayor, but then canceled the interview just minutes before they were scheduled to meet.
Scott’s campaign slogan is 'focused on our future,' but some tell Wilfon they can’t forget what happened in his past.
“I’m shocked. Totally, totally shocked,” Buchanan resident Jonny Williams said. “I was running up the road and saw his sign. I don’t take up signs, but I thought I might take that up.”
The Carroll County district attorney has pledged to take Scott to trial again.
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