Roland and Kelly were involved in a car accident in which Kelly was badly injure

Roland and Kelly were involved in a car accident in which Kelly was badly injured and had to be hospitalized. After the accident was investigated, it was found that Roland's negligence was the cause of the accident. Duly, he was charged with reckless driving, a crime. What course of action should Roland take to avoid being sued by Kelly, holding him liable for her injuries and subsequent hospital bills?
A) enter into a plea of nolo contendere
B) plead not guilty and go to trial
C) enter into a plea bargain with the government and pay a nominal penalty set by the government
D) plead guilty and serve the punishment set by the government, as this will suffice as the all-binding punishment for the crime

This is for my business law class, anything will help