Man accused of killing bicyclist pleads not guilty

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 | 9:41 a.m.

The man prosecutors say had a blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit when he plowed into a bicycling father and son pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence charges Monday in District Court.

Michael Krivak appeared before District Judge Joseph Bonaventure on seven criminal counts stemming from the April 15 collision that killed Chris Holt, 44, and injured his 8-year-old son, Chance.

Krivak, 40, faces two counts of felony DUI causing death or substantial bodily harm, two counts of reckless driving, two counts of leaving the scene of an accident and a single count of involuntary manslaughter.

Chief Deputy District Attorney Gary Booker told Bonaventure he expects Krivak will reach a plea deal with prosecutors. A deal would still leave Krivak with DUI charges on his record, Booker said.

"Ultimately we think this will be resolved," he said.

A tentative trial date is set for Aug. 4.

Authorities say Krivak's pickup truck had just rear-ended a Chevrolet minival on Torrey Pines Drive near Lake Mead Boulevard when it hit the cyclists.

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