November 26, 2005

TEXT MESSAGING TEEN DRIVER KILLS BEHIND THE WHEEL


One of my PET PEEVES (text messaging...I just don't get the hype) is the reason why someone is now dead.

This kid (Or should say adult--because it's not like he's a CHILD) acted like a complete careless, irresponsible idiot ahole by not paying attention to the road, messing around on his stupid phone and Oooops... KILLED someone! And what happens? The spoiled brat gets a slap on the butt cheek with a MISDEMEANOR??? It is obvious that this country's view of justice is never consistent, accurate or precise.

HE DESERVES PUNISHMENT!!!


HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — A 17-year-old likely will face misdemeanor charges after allegedly losing control of his car while text messaging and hitting a bicyclist. The bicyclist, Jim R. Price of Highlands Ranch, died Friday, two days after the accident.

"We do not believe it was an intentional act, but it was inattentiveness to the roadway," said Lt. Alan Stanton, spokesman for Douglas County Sheriff's Office.


(No duh!!!! Of course it was unintentional...did your detective skills come from Mayberry?)


"The investigation showed that he was text-messaging on his cell phone" at the time of the accident, said Stanton. The driver could face a charge of careless driving resulting in death, Stanton said. Under Colorado law, the teen could face up to a year in prison.

It was the second time Price, an avid cyclist, had been hit by car. He suffered a broken ankle two years ago when he was hit while riding on a bike path. His wife, Shirley, said he had been especially mindful of cars since then. Shirley Price wasn't angry with the teen. "I feel sorry for the teenager," she said. "It was a stupid mistake," she told the Rocky Mountain News.


(The widow feels SORRY for the kid? If that were my husband dead, I'd want this kid's ASS. What has this lady been smoking? I don't understand people who think like that.)


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