MUSKEGON, Mich — The man accused of hitting and killing a motorcyclist while intoxicated in Muskegon has entered a plea after numerous delays.
Nathan Conrad, 38, was killed while riding his motorcycle on Apple Avenue near Roberts Street when 52-year-old Dane Neino Sr.'s vehicle crossed the center line and hit Conrad.
The crash occurred in November of 2023 and Conrad was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neino was charged with two counts of driving with a suspended license, one count of negligent homicide using a vehicle and one count of driving under the influence. Neino was suspected to have been high on cocaine and methamphetamine at the time of the crash.
After multiple attempts to get a plea from Neino, he finally entered a plea of no contest on Monday.
A plea of no contest essentially means that Neino will accept the conviction and sentencing while not actually admitting to or disputing the charges.
Neino is set to be sentenced on July 29 at 8:30 a.m.
Conrad's wife told 13 ON YOUR SIDE he loved to ride his bike and was loved by everyone around him. Conrad is remembered as an "amazing father, brother, uncle and friend."
His wife says he didn't deserve what happened to him.
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