WASHINGTON, May 17, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Regan Zambri Long PLLC, a leading advocate for road
safety and justice, is applauding the creation of the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Memorial Act. This
significant piece of legislation, named in honor of our client
Sarah Langenkamp, represents a
monumental step forward in improving road safety and protecting
cyclists' lives in Maryland.
The Sarah Debbink Langenkamp
Memorial Act, recently signed into law by Maryland Governor Wes
Moore, amends existing Maryland law 21-209, requiring drivers to
leave a "three-foot buffer" between the vehicle and the cyclist or
pedestrian. The legislation imposes the same penalties for hitting
a cyclist in a bike lane as for hitting a cyclist or pedestrian in
a crosswalk – up to two months in jail and a fine of up to
$2,000.
Sarah Langenkamp was a U.S. State
Department diplomat and a mother of two young boys. While riding
her bicycle home from her children's elementary school in
August 2022, Langenkamp was struck
and killed by a flatbed truck. Langenkamp was riding in a marked
bike lane during the accident. She had died at the scene.
In October 2023, the driver pled
guilty to a traffic offense for causing serious injury or death to
a vulnerable individual while operating a motor vehicle. He was
then fined $2,000 and sentenced to
150 hours of community service.
Regan Zambri Long represented
Langenkamp's family in a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver
and the two corporate entities that employed the driver and owned
the truck. The case was settled for a confidential amount.
"We applaud the Maryland Legislature for taking action to make
our roadways safer for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike,"
said Senior Partner Patrick Regan. "We believe this legislation
honors Sarah's memory and will save countless lives and prevent
other families from experiencing similar heartbreak."
About Regan Zambri Long PLLC
Personal injury law firm Regan Zambri Long PLLC strives to provide
legal representation of the highest caliber to our clients.
Focusing primarily on personal injury law, we passionately advocate
for those who have been negligently injured in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. For more information, visit
rhllaw.com.
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