Washington County Motorist Fined $140 for Negligent Driving Accident that Seriously Injured Young Bicycle Rider

A motorist from Fairplay, MD, was ordered to pay $140 as a fine stemming from a 2009 accident that seriously injured an 8-year-old boy riding his bicycle. The fine, which was for negligent driving, was levied against Meghann Marie Weaver, 21, by the Washington County District Court. The accident occurred on August 27 along a stretch of Jordan Road. As a Maryland personal injury attorney, I have seen numerous reports of car-bicycle accident during my career -- those that involve children can be the most tragic.
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Injured cyclist takes joy ride home from hospital

FAIRPLAY — Friday’s snow storm fell like confetti on Scott and Tahnee Greeley, who finally brought their 9-year-old son home from the hospital more than five months after he was struck by a car last summer near their Fairplay home.

As a result of the Aug. 27 accident, David Greeley suffered severe brain trauma and had to have his left leg amputated. He also suffered facial fractures and a broken jaw.
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Lt. Brian Chaney, of the Fairplay Volunteer Fire Department, said the firefighters offered to give David a ride home.

“Seeing the situation he was in, we wanted to do something on his behalf,” Chaney said. “We wanted to boost his spirits.”

David will spend weekends at home, but he will stay at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore during the week to receive physical therapy, said Karen Greeley, David’s grandmother. She said David, who is a third-grader at Fountain Rock Elementary School, will attend classes in Baltimore while he continues his rehabilitation.
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