MASON CITY, Iowa – A not guilty plea has been entered over the death of a pedestrian in Cerro Gordo County.

The Iowa State Patrol says Jennifer Dawn Buls-Vrba, 42 of Mason City, was hit by a 2004 GMC Envoy in the 1500 block of Plymouth Road on July 24, 2024. Buls-Vrba was transported to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center after the collision but died.

The driver of the Envoy, Jade Danielle Quam, 18 of Mason City, was charged in May with homicide by motor vehicle-reckless driving. Quam has now pleaded not guilty to that offense and waived her right to a speedy trial.

No trial date has been scheduled.

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