Man charged with murder in Dixie Highway crash that killed 17-year-old girl
After the crash, police said Michael Dewitt attempted to run from the scene. He was driving a stolen vehicle.
Author: Heather Fountaine (WHAS 11), CJ Daniels, Taylor Weiter
Published: 8:38 PM EST March 1, 2021
Updated: 11:24 PM EST March 2, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The driver involved in a deadly crash on Dixie Highway has been arrested and charged with murder.
Police said Michael Dewitt of Louisville was driving northbound on the 7700 block of Dixie Highway when he went into the southbound lane, hitting another car head-on Monday night.
After the crash, Dewitt attempted to run from the scene without rendering any aid to the victim, a 17-year-old girl later identified as Madelynn Troutt. He was chased down and stopped by bystanders until officers arrived on scene.