Another car hitting cyclists - this time, it's me!

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Legal proceedings update: almost 5 months after this speeding-reaching into the back seat to play with her 2 yr old nephew-and, oh yeah,- she knew her brakes were needing repair - driver crashed into me while I was in a signed, painted crosswalk, destroying my dream bike and causing numerous injuries...well, the prosecutor contacted me to inform me that he'll be charging her with DUI (tox test was positive for drug metabolites) and 3 counts of reckless endangerment. I am both a witness and victim and I plan to make a statement to the court too. And on it goes...

I'm headed to the municipal court tomorrow to read my victim impact statement. The defendant driver (original charges in previous post above) didn't go to trial, but got a plea agreement instead. The prosecutor told me that she agreed to a guilty plea for reckless driving and 1 count of reckless endangerment, (plus the traffic citation at the scene for 'failure to yield')...the judge has ordered the driver to appear tomorrow, so she'll have to listen...we'll see how it goes...

[Biciclista]

so what is the impact of the victim impact statement?

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so what is the impact of the victim impact statement?

Hey Mimi - as I understand it, it allows me time to share with the judge all of the impacts that this experience has had on me/my life. I was originally subpoena'd as a "witness" by the prosecutor but, since the trial was cxl'd per the plea agreement, this is the opportunity provided for me to speak now. Also, since the property settlement for my bike was not enough $ for me to replace it, I submitted a restitution claim for the difference, and the prosecutor said that the judge will rule on restitution at this hearing as well.

[Biciclista]

Hey Mimi - as I understand it, it allows me time to share with the judge all of the impacts that this experience has had on me/my life. I was originally subpoena'd as a "witness" by the prosecutor but, since the trial was cxl'd per the plea agreement, this is the opportunity provided for me to speak now. Also, since the property settlement for my bike was not enough $ for me to replace it, I submitted a restitution claim for the difference, and the prosecutor said that the judge will rule on restitution at this hearing as well.

Great, good luck, thanks for keeping us up to date on this.

[sgtiger]

(((((((Mary))))))))

I'll be with you in spirit.

[Pax]

((((Mary)))) Best of luck with this, it'll be emotionally tough to see that woman, you'll be in my thoughts.

[Blueberry]

Mary - I'll be thinking of you, and hoping the judge understands the wisdom in granting your claim!

CA

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Thanks all - it means a lot...also - unlike the ditwad driver, I've not ever been in court (except as a juror)...also, my attorney cautioned me in that he said that the judge may well order her to pay restitution for the property she destroyed, but it's a whole 'nother matter to collect it...we'll see ~

[Trek420]

I don't know that ditwads could ever understand or comprehend your loss and pain. But I hope this brings you some peace. And I hope the judge throws the book at the ditwad.

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