Judge Frank Avera said there was no doubt that Sharon Hartley, 41, was at fault when her pickup crossed the center line on Highway 18 in rural Polk County on a clear, dry day and sideswiped another pickup before slamming into the two motorcycles.However, Avera said Thursday on the second day of a trial, the prosecution failed to show that she took the substantial and unjustified risks required for a finding of criminal negligence.

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