She would definitely deserve some sort of civil citation for what she did, way too many would have just stepped on gas and gone their merry way.
This however is the part that gets me. How can anyone be THAT blind?

As Penland sped through the intersection -- lights on and siren blaring, the state Highway Patrol said -- a white pickup traveling the opposite direction turned left in front of him, she said.
Yes, it happens all the time and yes, I've learned to even expect that to some degree..... but I still cannot stop wondering what do these people think? Or do they?
Cheers!