A cycling fan who caused a huge pileup on the opening day of the Trip de France on Saturday handed herself in to authorities in Brittany today, but was to likely avoid prosecution as the Tour organizers chose not to press charges.

At least 21 bicyclists were hurt, including four-time champion Chris Froome of Britain.
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Police did not name the lady, who was in custody on Wednesday. Local media said she was a 30-year-old Frenchwoman. Initially it was believed she was German because her homemade banner was a mix of German and french: “Allez opi omi” or “Go grandfather, grandma.” The female ran away the scene but police attracted the general public for details about her identity after the Tour organizers, ASO, stated they would bring a suit against her for involuntarily triggering injury through negligent habits– a charge that brings a $1,770 fine. Trending News

On Thursday, nevertheless the ASO said it no longer wanted to press charges, in a quote to relax the scenario, however they advised fans to avoid the riders.

The woman leaned out into the road in front of the lead pack, holding up a homemade banner for the TELEVISION video cameras and not watching out for the riders.German competitor Tony Martin rode right into the banner and was knocked over. He fell sideways, toppling the rider beside him and setting off a domino effect that left the majority of the pack on the ground or at a grinding halt behind them.