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CEDAR RAPIDS — A Cedar Rapids woman pleaded Monday to lesser charges before her trial was set to begin Tuesday in a fatal head-on crash. She unintentionally caused the death of a motorcyclist in October of 2023.

Debra Kay Trimble , 62, originally charged with homicide by vehicle, pleaded to homicide by vehicle — reckless driving and serious injury by vehicle — operating while intoxicated, both felonies; and operating while intoxicated, a serious misdemeanor.

Trimble, during her plea hearing, admitted to driving a Pontiac Vibe in a reckless manner on Oct. 3, 2023, crossing the center line at 3850 Cottage Grove Ave. SE and unintentionally causing the death of Chad Eugene Craig , 48, of Cedar

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