Iowa drunk driver accused of vehicular homicide in death of motorcyclist

CEDAR RAPIDS – Police say a drunk driver toting an open container of booze crashed into and killed an Iowa man riding his motorcycle, and now he faces serious charges.

Cedar Rapids police arrested 30-year-old Spenser Kann of Cedar Rapids on Wednesday after an investigation into a fatal accident. The accident took place on August 21, 2024 at the intersection of 6th St SW and Wilson Ave SW in Cedar Rapids. Police say Kann was driving a vehicle while toting an open container of booze and failed to yield during a turn, then struck and killed 44-year-old motorcyclist Nicholas Cox of Cedar Rapids. He appears to have owned a Halry-Davidson motorcycle.

Kann (pictured at top) was booked at the Linn County Correctional Center and faces the following charges:

– Homicide by Vehicle OWI

– OWI 2nd Offense

– Fail to Yield Left Turn

– Open Container

Kann remains jailed as he awaits court appearances.