I will be the 1st to admit that I will sometimes talk on the phone while driving. I do think that common sense should tell people to keep both hands on the steering wheel so get a hands free or bluetooth.
But Text Messaging?! C'Mon!
But Text Messaging?! C'Mon!
Text Messaging Driver Charged in Death
Friday, December 02, 2005
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — A teenage driver faces charges in Colorado after allegedly hitting a cyclist while text messaging behind the wheel.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the 17-year-old was charged with careless driving causing death. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.
The victim was riding his bicycle November 23rd when he was hit by the teen's car. He died two days after the accident.
The teen has not been identified because he is a minor. Authorities say he lost control of the car because he was sending text messages on a cell phone.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,177409,00.html
Friday, December 02, 2005
HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — A teenage driver faces charges in Colorado after allegedly hitting a cyclist while text messaging behind the wheel.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office says the 17-year-old was charged with careless driving causing death. The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.
The victim was riding his bicycle November 23rd when he was hit by the teen's car. He died two days after the accident.
The teen has not been identified because he is a minor. Authorities say he lost control of the car because he was sending text messages on a cell phone.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,177409,00.html
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