Columbia man charged in deadly motorcycle crash

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A Columbia man was charged in the crash that killed 19-year-old Andrew Noel and prompted an outraged community to demand safety precautions at a dangerous intersection.

Robert Neil Mecklenburg, 79, of Upwoods Lane, is charged with failure to yield the right of way, which carries a fine of up to $1,000, and negligent driving, which carries a fine of up to $500, Howard County police said.

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