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Driver To Stand Trial In Crash That Killed 8-Year-Old Bicyclist

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- The man who struck and killed an 8-year-old girl while she was riding a bicycle will stand trial for the crash that caused her death.

A Boulder County judge determined that suspect driver Kyle Couch will stand trial on several charges including vehicular homicide and driving under the influence of drugs.

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Kyle Couch (credit: Boulder County)

Police in Longmont say Couch, 20, hit and killed the little girl while under the influence of marijuana and alcohol on May 20.

Peyton Knowlton
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Peyton Knowlton was riding her bike at 17th and Alpine in Longmont when she was hit.

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