A Kentucky man has pleaded guilty to carjacking resulting in the death of a 17-year-old.
Michael Dewitt of Louisville admitted to the crime, which occurred on March 1, 2021, in Simpsonville, Kentucky.
According to court documents, Dewitt carjacked a 2011 Ford F-350 at gunpoint. While fleeing the scene in the stolen truck, he collided with another vehicle on Dixie Highway in Louisville, tragically killing the teenage driver.
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Dewitt faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. However, if the court accepts the plea agreement, he will be sentenced to 29 years and 4 months. Sentencing is scheduled for January 27, 2025.
This case was investigated by the FBI, Louisville Metro Police Department, and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
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