At no fault accident.

No straw man.
You are correct that there are too many variables. The OP can clarify, but I'm guessing that since it was a US highway, the speed limit may have been at least 45 mph. Even at a lower speed, hitting the old lady's car broadside would more than likely kill her.
I have to press this issue, because I'm disturbed by what I believe you're trying to say. You say your family is more important than her poor driving (noted that you dodged my question... I asked about her life, not her driving ability.) Your family is undoubtedly important to you, I have no issue with that. But are you comparing your loss of income to another person's life?

Income can be replaced, jobs can be replaced, a life cannot. If I ever get to a point in my career where I'm equating my paycheck to ending someone's life, it's time for me to reevaluate or get out.

 

Nevermind.

 

Her driving ability, or lack thereof is 100% why she put her life in danger of ending. It is very relevant. If she was a better driver, her life would not be in danger, in the scenario.

The op was talking in economic terms (not getting a job), so that's where I stayed. There are several reasons why I will not swerve to avoid a wreck. Remember though quickly changing lanes is NOT swerving. Swerving is an uncontrolled jerk of the truck. I'm specifying so there is no doubt on my stance.
The main reasons
I will not swerve are that I don't know what I might hit (and kill) next to the truck.
There is a better than even chance I'll get injured worse than trying to stop.
I only have time to really do one thing, either swerve or brake. I'd rather brake.
I could be killed if the truck rolls over from the swerve.
Cargo could come loose and still hit and kill me, other drivers, or innocent people (I'd hate to see a coil come loose on a US route and roll into someone's house.).
Yes, then there is the worry that I would loose my job due to someone ease's actions.
There are more reasons but in a nutshell my priorities are in this order. My family, myself, innocent people around, and then lastly the driver causing the wreck.

All that said I will try and avoid the wreck doing whatever I can do, but keeping the truck under my control.

 

I don't know why some seem to think the word swerve means to do the equivalent of close your eyes and yank the wheel as hard as you can but it doesn't. To those of us who take words literally it's frustrating when people say that.

The pickup in the video below swerved and even though many say 'never swerve, never leave your lane' I doubt many would have done so in that situation.

 

Here is what Googls says swerve means.
noun
noun: swerve; plural noun: swerves
1.
an abrupt change of direction.

Here is what abrupt means.
adjective
adjective: abrupt
1.
sudden and unexpected.

So yes, it does kinda mean a sudden and unexpected change in direction. Sounds a lot like a hard yank at the wheel to me. Just because you don't use the word that way, doesn't mean it's not a correct way to use it.

 

Yes, that's what it means. Equating that with relinquishing control is where I take issue.

 

Somehow this discussion got sidetracked, so let's get back to the OP. If the ticket was truly dismissed and it shows up on your MVR, contact the state licensing dept., most likely you will have to write them a letter explaining the ticket was dismissed and request that it be removed, it will be up to you to show proof it was dismissed OR, contact the Clerk of Court where it happened and tell them it is showing up on your MVR but was dismissed. The clerk will verify 100% if it was dismissed and can order the state to remove it from MVR. It will continue to show up on your PSP because there is a police report. I believe, if you contact PSP, you can submit an explanation that can be added to the incident so companies looking at it will have the info.

 

If you have not bought a go pro or similar quality dash cam, get it today. Before end of day if possible. That way whoever does this to you again in the future will be captured on video and the tags etc brought to light for prosecution.

17 years without a accident is awesome. Let's hope for another 17 without a accident, with the added backup of a quality video camera to catch the next person who set you up in a bad situation and flees. It will all be recorded. And they cannot get away.

 

Just think, if the trucker driving behind your family is also more worried about his paycheck vs trying not to kill someone. ..

 

HUGE difference between swerving and steering out of trouble.....