Roland and Kelly Were Involved in a Car Accident in Which

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 determined that Roland's negligence was the cause of the accident. He was charged with reckless driving, a crime. In criminal proceedings, what course of action should Roland take to prevent Kelly from using evidence of his guilt against him in a subsequent civil trial seeking recovery for her injuries and hospital bills?

A) plead not guilty and go to trial
B) enter into a plea of nolo contendere
C) plead guilty and serve the punishment established by the government
D) enter into a plea bargain with the government, admitting guilt but receiving less punishment in return for the plea