Man Convicted in 2022 DUI Hit-and-Run That Killed Ole Miss Student Freed Early A judge has suspended the 10-year prison sentence imposed on Seth Rokitka, a man who pleaded guilty to a 2022 DUI hit-and-run that resulted in the death of an Ole Miss student. The decision allows Rokitka to be released immediately, provided he maintains good behavior, and places him on a five-year parole. He will also be permitted to return to Collierville, Tennessee, where he lived prior to his incarceration in Mississippi. Rokitka’s attorney, State Representative Kevin Horan (R-34), requested a review of his sentence, citing Rokitka’s “good behavior” during his time in custody. The sentencing, which occurred less than a year ago, followed a plea agreement. The case centers on a fatal crash that occurred in the early morning hours of October 16, 2022, near Oxford City Hall. At the time, two Ole Miss students were struck by a vehicle: 21-year-old Walker Fielder and 20-year-old Blanche Williamson. Fielder was pronounced dead at the hospital, while Williamson survived after being airlifted to Regional One Hospital in Memphis for treatment. Rokitka was identified as the driver through public tips and surrendered to authorities the following day. He admitted to driving under the influence and leaving the victims with severe, life-threatening injuries. His passenger, 18-year-old Tristan Holland of Collierville, was also charged as an accessory to the crime. Neither suspect was an Ole Miss student. The incident has sparked significant public attention, with officials emphasizing the severity of the crash and its consequences. Rokitka’s parole conditions include strict adherence to behavioral standards, and his relocation back to Tennessee marks a significant shift in his legal status.#ole_miss #seth_rokitka #kevin_horan #oxford_city_hall #regional_one_hospital
