DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) - An April trial has been scheduled for a Dubuque man charged with the crash death of his motorcycle passenger.
Dubuque County court records say Shannon Katka pleaded not guilty Monday to vehicular homicide while under the influence. His trial was set to begin April 14.
Investigators have said Katka was driving the motorcycle the night of Aug. 29 in Dubuque when he lost control on a highway entrance ramp and crashed. His passenger, 43-year-old Shelly Brenke, was thrown from the bike and died at the scene.
Katka was hospitalized for injuries, and police said a blood sample taken at the hospital showed his blood alcohol level was well above the legal limit to drive.
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