Louisville man pleads guilty in Dixie Highway crash that killed teenage girl

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A man accused of carjacking and causing a crash that killed a high school student on March 1, 2021 has changed his plea.

Michael DeWitt pleaded guilty Monday to driving a stolen car the wrong way on Dixie Highway and crashing into the car head-on, killing the driver, 17-year-old Madeline Troutt.

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DeWitt was out on $5,000 Bail Project bail at the time of the crash. As part of a section of the Kentucky Security Act passed in March 2024, Madeline’s Law now prohibits charities from making a bond of $5,000 or more.

Madeline Troutt — Madeleine Troutt(Photo by Bailey Trout)

DeWitt’s guilty plea carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Sentencing will take place on January 27 in federal court.