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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Slow down, people. https://www.mymcmedia.org/police-investigate-double-fatal-crash-on-georgia-avenue-sunday/[/quote]

Elderly driver makes a left turn across Georgia Ave and fails to yield. The striking driver was not charged. Speed was not the issue here.[/quote]

You know this how? [/quote]

It was reported in the news. The couple who died were in a vehicle making a left turn onto Georgia Ave at an intersection where they did not have the right of way. They were a nice couple -- he was a well-known veterinarian -- but nevertheless he failed to yield.[/quote]

Source?[/quote]

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/veterinarian-prabodh-vaid-wife-nirmala-vaid-killed-in-crash-near-glenmont-home/3098525/

"Detectives determined that the driver of a black Jeep Cherokee was headed south on Georgia Avenue when the Jeep hit a black Toyota Camry whose driver, Prabodh Vaid, was trying to turn left from northbound Georgia Avenue onto May Street."[/quote]

This says nothing about them not having the right of way or that speed was not involved. In fact, it explicitly says that the investigation is still on-going:

“The investigation is ongoing. It wasn’t immediately clear why the crash occurred or whether the Jeep driver could face charges. Anyone with potentially relevant information is asked to contact detectives at 240-773-6620.”
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Left turn must yield. The driver did not. These are facts that have been stated.

You're making wild guesses that the other driver was speeding, with no evidence whatsoever, instead of looking to the obvious: a 79-year old driver made a mistake while driving.[/quote]

Again, what is your source for the fact that the driver did not yield or that speeding was not involved? That is not stated anywhere in the article? What is this “news” source you are referring to?  [/quote]

NP. I don't know how this needs to be explained, but turning traffic yields to traffic moving straight, if they both have green lights. This is basic driving 101. Turning traffic must make sure it's completely safe and clear. The elderly couple clearly failed to do this.

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