State Court finds driver guilty of too‑fast‑for‑conditions after rain‑related crash; $100 fine
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Summary
Judge Tammy Long Hayward found Shalinda Yvette Ty guilty of driving too fast for conditions in a September 2023 crash on I‑675 that resulted in a rollover. The court acquitted her of improper lane change, ordered a $100 fine (about $151.50 with surcharges), and gave 60 days for payment at the defendant's request.
Shalinda Yvette Ty was found guilty on Wednesday of driving too fast for conditions after a September 2023 crash on I‑675 that left her vehicle overturned, the Clayton County State Court record shows.
The court heard testimony from Officer Darryl Clevenger, who testified that Ty struck a pothole after hydroplaning in heavy rain, and that her vehicle left the travel lane and struck a pole. The officer issued two citations on scene — too fast for conditions and failure to maintain lane — but after trial the judge acquitted Ty of the lane‑change citation and found her guilty only of traveling too fast for the wet conditions.
Why it matters: The judge imposed a $100 fine plus surcharges (totaling about $151.50) and allowed Ty sixty days to pay at her request. Prosecutors had recommended a higher fine based on Ty’s prior driving record; the court reduced the fine citing the weather conditions and the fact the lane change was not intentional.
Ty testified that she hit standing water and lost control, and the officer’s investigation and a witness corroborated that the roadway was wet and the vehicle had flipped. The court directed Ty to provide an email address to the clerk so the sentencing sheet and payment instructions could be sent, and gave her 60 days to pay following the court’s usual practice for defendants not present at the courthouse.
The judge warned Ty about points on a driver record and the risk of suspension for repeated offenses; probation or other additional sanctions were not imposed on this case.
