May 10, 2005

Driver was texting when he killed child

A terrible trajedy that could have been avoided.

An 18-year-old driver reportedly told police he was typing a text message and driving 10 mph over the speed limit when he struck and killed a 2-year-old Sunday night in Convington, KY, News5 reports.

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