November 25, 2005
Teen Driver Text Messaging Hits Cyclist
Another reminder not to text message and drive. CBS Denver reports on yet another serious accident caused by a driver text messaging at the wheel.
"A cyclist was in critical condition Wednesday night. Investigators said he was hit by a teen driver who was distracted by text messaging on a cell phone.
Police said the 17-year-old driver crossed over into a cycling lane in Highlands Ranch.
A 63-year-old man riding a bicycle was hit. His injuries were considered serious and life threatening".
Related stories:
-- Text messaging causes accident near Sandy Beach
-- Driver was texting when he killed child
-- Talking while driving can be deadly
-- Texting driver jailed for deaths
-- Killed Son's Father Warns Against SMS While Driving
-- Mobile Phone Driver Jailed for Death Crash
-- Text-messaging driver kills cyclist.
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