Trial halted for woman charged in death of Mercedes Luna
Marjorie Dewitt, accused of hitting and killing Mercedes Luna in a collision on May 7, 2021, has reached an agreement with the court and a new plea date is yet to be determined.
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — A jury trial scheduled for July 21 has been put on hold, with a new plea date yet to be determined.
According to online court documents, the parties involved in Marjorie Dewitt's case, the woman accused of first-degree involuntary manslaughter of Mercedes Luna, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, and tampering with physical evidence, have come to an agreement.
The court will work with the parties to set a plea date.
According to the probable cause statement, on May 7, 2021, Luna had to swerve into the ditch to avoid the Santa Fe driven by Dewitt. Luna lost control of her car during the maneuver and was hit by a FedEx truck. Dewitt was trying to pass the FedEx truck in the southbound lane of 125.
On November 4, Dewitt turned herself in with her attorney and pleaded not guilty.
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