Motocross champion Travis Pastrana ticketed in crash

County police plan to cite motocross champion Travis Pastrana with reckless driving for causing a crash last month that left an acquaintance paralyzed.

Cpl. Charles Brown said he's written Mr. Pastrana citations for reckless driving, negligent driving and speeding. He plans to serve them on the 19-year-old Davidsonville stunt rider today when he returns from an out-of-town trip, he said.

If convicted of the misdemeanor offenses, Mr. Pastrana faces a maximum fine of $1,000 for reckless driving and $500 for negligent driving.

Prosecutors who reviewed the case said the law makes it impossible to charge Mr. Pastrana with...