A Bowling Green man pleaded guilty to an amended charge in a fatal hit-and-run that happened in January 2025.
According to court records, 43 year-old Michael Mestas, of Rockfield, Kentucky, pleaded guilty on October 29 after a charge of vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol was amended to reckless homicide. He also pleaded guilty to leaving the accident/failure to render aid with death.
Mestas was driving on Louisville Road on January 18, 2025, when he hit and killed 46 year-old Terry “TJ” Zweig, who was riding his bicycle. Zweig was found in a grassy area beside the road.
Mestas was arrested nearly two weeks later on January 30 after several tips from the community helped identify him as the suspect.
The two other charges Mestas faced in the case were dismissed.
In Kentucky, vehicular homicide while under the influence is a Class B felony with a sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison, according to state statute KRS 507.060.
Reckless homicide is a Class D felony with a sentence of 1 to 5 years in prison, according to state statute KRS 507.070.
Mestas will be sentenced January 26, 2027.
Source: WBKO
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