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Colorado Teen Pleads Guilty in Fatal Rock-Throwing Incident

Zachary Kwak admits to assault charges in the death of Alexa Bartell, faces up to 32 years in prison.

This photo provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office shows Zachary Kwak, who has pled guilty to charges stemming from the death of a 20-year-old Colorado woman who was struck by a rock that investigators say was thrown through her windshield while she was driving.
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Alexa Bartell was killed after a rock struck her vehicle
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Overview

  • Kwak pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and other charges after a deadly rock-throwing spree that killed 20-year-old Alexa Bartell.
  • The incident, which involved multiple vehicles, resulted in several injuries and Bartell's death in April 2023.
  • Kwak's plea deal includes potential testimony against co-defendants in upcoming trials.
  • Sentencing for Kwak is scheduled for September 3, following the resolution of his co-defendants' cases.
  • The plea agreement could influence the trials of Joseph Koenig and Nicholas 'Mitch' Karol-Chik, who face related charges.