Update: Preliminary Hearing Delayed in Cyclist Fatality

The woman accused of driving drunk and causing the crash that killed a cyclist in Newport Beach appeared in court Thursday morning for a preliminary hearing, but it was continued.

, 22, of Newport Coast, is scheduled to return to court for the preliminary hearing on Dec. 1 at the Harbor Justice Center in Newport Beach, according to the Orange County district attorney's office. Miller pleaded not guilty in April to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence while intoxicated and has been out of jail on $100,000 bail. 

Authorities allege Miller was texting on her cell phone at the time of the Feb. 21  accident that killed 44-year-old , also of Newport Coast, who was riding his bike on San Joaquin Hills Road near Spy Glass Hill Road. Miller is accused of driving her 2008 Volkswagen Jetta east on San Joaquin Hills Road, being distracted from repeatedly text-messaging on her cell phone, driving into the bicycle lane and striking Britel from behind. 

According to the district attorney's office, before the crash Miller drank alcohol at her place of employment, Zinc Cafe. Following the accident, authorities say, Miller showed signs of intoxication, such as bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and odor of alcohol. Nearly two hours after the crash, the D.A.'s office says, Miller had a blood alcohol level of .10. The legal limit for drivers in California is .08. 

Britel was a triathlete and local businessman. He enjoyed riding his bike along the hills of Newport Coast, running the sands of Crystal Cove and swimming in the ocean off Corona del Mar. A white bicycle now marks the accident scene where Britel died from injuries he sustained during the collision.  It serves as a memorial to Britel and a reminder to motorists to be aware of the many cyclists who use the street.

If convicted, Miller would face up to 10 years in prison.