1/25/14 - A Brighton man has entered a plea in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash. 26-year-old Nicholas Nathan Gross of Brighton pleaded guilty as charged in court Friday to operating under the influence causing death in exchange for prosecutors recommending a cap on his minimum sentence. Police say Gross was driving a 2003 Harley-Davidson northbound on Flint Road in the early morning hours of September 7th when he failed to negotiate a curve and crashed south of Hilton Road in Brighton Township. 26-year-old Amanda Schlarb, who was a passenger, was killed in the crash. While neither Gross nor Schlarb were wearing helmets, police say speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the crash. Gross, who was seriously injured in the crash, reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .10%, exceeding the stateâs .08% limit. Heâll be sentenced in Livingston County Circuit Court March 20th. (JM)
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