Originally Posted by
Lemond1985
I have to wonder, does "Swerved" = "Going too fast" or "Failed to apply the brakes"? Could just be bad writing, but I have to wonder when I see that word used, since it implies a certain amount of fault on the part of the driver. I'm glad I don't write these articles (and that I haven't been hit by a car today, yet.)
If you look at the charges, it's clear that swerved means changing the car's trajectory so that it crossed the yellow line into the oncoming lane. I've never heard anyone using the word to mean maintain or increase speed.