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Elderly Driver Fined $220 for Near-Fatal Bike Accident in Baltimore

May 31, 2011 - Baltimore, Md. - An elderly woman who caused a bike accident in Baltimore earlier this year has escaped jail time or a hefty fine due to a recent court decision.

According to a report at the Baltimore Sun, the driver was found to be negligent in the accident, which left a Johns Hopkins University student in a permanent coma.

The charges stem from an accident on Feb. 26, 2011. Police say the driver, an 83-year-old woman, was driving on University Drive near Johns Hopkins University when she pulled in front of a cyclist who was riding in a designated bike lane.

The accident left the victim, a university student, with serious personal injuries. He has been in a coma since February, and while he shows some brain activity, doctors say he will likely never recover or awaken from this coma.

The driver pleaded guilty to a variety of charges, including failing to yield to and negligent driving. She paid a $220 fine and wasn't required to appear in court. The victim's family is outraged at the small fine and is suing the driver for $10 million in a personal injury lawsuit. The outcome of that lawsuit has not yet been settled. 

As a service to the residents of the Baltimore area, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Maryland that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common Baltimore accidents include, but are not limited to:

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by distracted drivers or aggressive driving.

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