[BenLurkin]

vehicle that burst into flames, killing 46-year-old

Nasty way to go.

[a fool in paradise]

How much would she have gotten for drunk driving? Why the difference?

[TheMom]

Shasta County prosecutor Stephanie Bridgett said the 49-year-old woman had paid several bills by cell phone in the moments before the crash.

That is not the same as texting. That is, however, really stupid.

[bgill]

Matis-Engle was going at least 66 mph when she rammed a line of cars in a construction zone on a road she took daily. She ignored eight warning signs while paying bills on her phone. An officer spotted her texting twice only months after the crash.

More info from Saturday's thread but that article didn't mention the victim burned to death. She should have been sentenced to more than six years especially when the judge heard she's still texting.

[keep your powder dry]

It’s California...kinda surprised she’s going to jail at all...

[Badeye]

Standing Ovation.

[LeonardFMason]

i hpe u r nt kddng me

[gridlock]

The fact that her behavior did not change after she killed a woman is amazing.

[avacado]

GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deborah Matis-Engle

http://www.redding.com/news/2008/feb/12/records-say-woman-texting-before-crash/

[wolfcreek]

IMO, people should stop texting and using a hand-held phone while driving. (before a new string of nanny-state laws are applied)

[soccermom]

good

[org.whodat]

Good!!!, Texting while driving should be stopped.