Prosecute driver who fled crash

May 15, 2008

The Sun's article "Police seek driver of car in crash that killed motorcyclist" (May 10) stated that a motorcyclist, James Bruce Sasser, was killed by a driver who fled the scene of the accident.

If the Baltimore police find the driver of this car, I implore city prosecutors to bring all applicable charges against him.

ABATE of Maryland Inc. has worked with the Maryland legislature to increase penalties for drivers whose failure to yield the right of way results in serious injury or death.

This incident appears to be a perfect example of one in which those penalties should be applied.

Pat Corcoran

Annapolis

The writer is a public information officer for ABATE of Maryland Inc.

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