Man accused of fatally hitting Weld County Deputy Alexis Hein-Nutz appears in court, as colleagues and loved ones prepare for procession

Norberto Garcia-Gonzales is the man suspected of running over and killing a Weld County Deputy last weekend.

This morning, he appeared in court, where he's accused of drinking and driving.

The hit-and-run happened on AA Street near County Road 37.

The suspect then took off, running into nearby corn fields to hide from responding officers.

Deputy Alexis Hein-Nutz was killed while riding her motorcycle on her way to work.

The 23-year-old was a week away from celebrating her next birthday.

A procession is happening Saturday morning to honor her.

It's starting at the Weld County Jail, where she worked, off O Street in Greeley. It's going to run several miles east and will end at Foundations Church.

Her service will be held there at 10 a.m.