Action Alert: Support Patty Banks

UPDATED 9/28/2021

An update on Patty Banks support: We heard from Patty that the motorist that hit her has accepted a plea deal; pleading guilty to 3 felonies and a misdemeanor. With the acceptance of a plea deal there will not be a trial. It’s important to note that Patty Banks is “very much at peace” with the plea deal.

The sentencing date is approaching, and she has asked for your continued support on this day. We will be meeting at the Lorain County Courthouse, 225 Court Street, Elyria, OH [MAP] at 9:30am on November 1st, 2021. The sentencing begins at 10am, we DO NOT know if we will be permitted inside – so please be prepared for the possibility of being outdoors.

If you would like to be added to the calendar invite, and receive any last-minute updates, you can add yourself using the form at the bottom of this page.

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Back in May 2019, cyclist Patty Banks was hit by a driver in Avon Lake and critically injured. The driver fled the scene. News stories outlined the search and quick apprehension of the driver (and location of the vehicle at a body shop), the subsequent arrest, and the court arraignment where driving privileges were reinstated. There was much media coverage at the time, and on site shows of support at the courthouse for Patty.

Avon Lake police search for vehicle that struck bicyclist

Woman arrested for Avon Lake hit-skip that left bicyclist injured

Woman arraigned in court after allegedly hitting bicyclist with car and fleeing

The charges at the time were: Failure to yield, reckless operation, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, assault, obstruction of official business, tampering with evidence and possession of criminal tools.

The form below is for those that would like to support Patty Banks during the sentencing court date on November 1st, 2021. Please join this list if you want updates and can join us to show the strength of the cycling community.

We will send a Google Calendar invite/reminder to those that sign up, and provide more details as the date approaches.