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Teen in Crash May Have Been Text Messaging
AP ^ | Nov 26, 2005 | Anon

Posted on 11/26/2005 11:15:52 AM PST by Pharmboy

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (AP) -- 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.

"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.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Colorado
KEYWORDS: beathim; bicycle; bicycles; bike; bikes; cycling; cyclist; driving; norba; riding; stupid; uscf
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To: RedMonqey
Even smokers don't breathe in their smoke as deep as these bikers and runners do.

And I bet they're rabid anti smoking, to boot

Good point.

I was floored yesterday when I heard an advertisement on AM radio which starred a terminal lung cancer victim who stated that she NEVER smoked a cigarette in her life and is short lived because of her terminal disease.

Her proclaimed reason for her dire situation is what you ask?

Second hand smoke that she acquired by frequenting bars!

61 posted on 11/26/2005 12:27:22 PM PST by EGPWS
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To: Pharmboy; HitmanNY
Hi Pharmboy & HitmanNY-

"......His insurance was likely paid up and had not changed the beneficiary yet..."

See my post# 28 in this thread where I predicted the surviving wife may have been secretly happy about this accident. I'm sure crazier things have happened.

~ Blue Jays ~

62 posted on 11/26/2005 12:27:27 PM PST by Blue Jays (Rock Hard, Ride Free)
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To: Blue Jays
Knock it off with the absurd "bicyclists shouldn't be on the road" arguement because it is a sophomoric attitude that is not based in reality. The immature kid was text messaging while driving when he hit a person who had every right to be on the road.

Oh, a sensible "bicyclists have every right to use the roads as motor vehicles do without concern for how the motor vehicles could endanger them in doing so" advocate.

Bring it on my friend and promote the issuance of "road use" taxes for bicycles so they have ownership of privilege as motorized vehicles do.

63 posted on 11/26/2005 12:34:27 PM PST by EGPWS
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To: RedMonqey
just think of all those toxic fumes from car exhaust that these health nuts are inhaling deeply into their lungs.

We appreciate your concern.

</sarc>

64 posted on 11/26/2005 12:35:17 PM PST by bikepacker67
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To: EGPWS
Bring it on my friend and promote the issuance of "road use" taxes for bicycles so they have ownership of privilege as motorized vehicles do.

You are wrong, sir.

Although fuel taxes fund most highway expenses, local roads are funded by local taxes. Residents pays these taxes whether they drive an automobile or ride a bicycle.

65 posted on 11/26/2005 12:37:12 PM PST by bikepacker67
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To: bikepacker67

Just my opinion but it seems counterproductive.



Kinda like smoking while jogging.


66 posted on 11/26/2005 12:38:06 PM PST by RedMonqey (Life is hard. It's even harder when you're stupid.)
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To: EGPWS
Hi EGPWS-

How do you propose taxing an adult bicyclist and his or her 18-pound bicycle for their excessive wear and tear on the asphalt? Keep in mind that most avid bicyclists probably drive trucks and cars as well.

People on bicycles and motorcycles recognize they face increased risks for true accidents. This wasn't like "black ice" or something...it could have been easily avoided with a bit of responsibility.

Why are you stridently defending an immature kid who was text messaging on his cellular telephone when the crash occured?

~ Blue Jays ~

67 posted on 11/26/2005 12:43:47 PM PST by Blue Jays (Rock Hard, Ride Free)
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To: EGPWS
"Second hand smoke that she acquired by frequenting bars!"


I daresay living in a polluted city with massive traffic jams is more likely the real problem.


But then she probably drives too and doesn't see her own contribution to her problem.
68 posted on 11/26/2005 12:44:45 PM PST by RedMonqey (Life is hard. It's even harder when you're stupid.)
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To: Blue Jays
Why are you stridently defending an immature kid who was text messaging on his cellular telephone when the crash occured?

That's a very good question.

Perhaps EGPWS can enlighten us all on his unique perspective.

69 posted on 11/26/2005 12:45:40 PM PST by bikepacker67
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To: bikepacker67
Although fuel taxes fund most highway expenses, local roads are funded by local taxes. Residents pays these taxes whether they drive an automobile or ride a bicycle.

A comforting statement, for I pay dearly for the local school system which I never have used or will never use, so I guess I should show more compassion for the users of roads, which ARE mostly paid for by fuel consumption, even though they are using them with a vehicle not designed for the roads, mess up traffic because of this, and the illegitimate users insist that they get the right of way regardless of the situation at hand because they are the more fragile vehicle.

70 posted on 11/26/2005 12:48:17 PM PST by EGPWS
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To: EGPWS
even though they are using them with a vehicle not designed for the roads

You really don't know your history.

"Wheelmen" were at the heart of advocacy for road improvements.

71 posted on 11/26/2005 12:51:34 PM PST by bikepacker67
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To: RedMonqey
I daresay living in a polluted city with massive traffic jams is more likely the real problem.

More is to be gained personally by doing the commercial as she did.

Many nonsmokers die of lung cancer and many of them who do die of it, meet their demise when they are elderly.

My point being is this is a fact of life that has been brought to light for a political agenda only.

72 posted on 11/26/2005 12:53:57 PM PST by EGPWS
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To: bikepacker67
You really don't know your history.

"Wheelmen" were at the heart of advocacy for road improvements.

So?

73 posted on 11/26/2005 12:56:14 PM PST by EGPWS
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To: Blue Jays
Most of the bicycle enthusiasts that I see in my area are very good about wearing helmets and bright colors to make them easy to see for attentive motorists.

That's commendable. However, my point was if they will run into huge trains with loud ear piercing horns, and large fire trucks with dozens of lights flashing, they'll easily run over low profile bicycles regardless of what safety devises are used.

74 posted on 11/26/2005 12:59:27 PM PST by Jigsaw John
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To: Blue Jays
Why are you stridently defending an immature kid who was text messaging on his cellular telephone when the crash occured?

I haven't.

75 posted on 11/26/2005 12:59:27 PM PST by EGPWS
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To: EGPWS
So?

So you're statement is complete rubbish.

Bicycles have as much right to the road as you, an Amish buggy, or a slow funeral procession have.

So pay attention, go the damn speed limit, and learn how to share the road.

76 posted on 11/26/2005 1:03:22 PM PST by bikepacker67
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To: Blue Jays

Yep--I was using the info you provided in my response to him.


77 posted on 11/26/2005 1:05:11 PM PST by Pharmboy (The stone age didn't end because they ran out of stones.)
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To: EGPWS

"More is to be gained personally by doing the commercial as she did."

Fifteen minutes of fame and little pocket change, eh?

Yeah, I can believe that.


Kinda reminds me of the Sheehan Ghoul.


78 posted on 11/26/2005 1:05:59 PM PST by RedMonqey (Life is hard. It's even harder when you're stupid.)
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To: Pharmboy
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.

One time would be enough for me. Anyone riding their bikes on a road meant for cars is asking for trouble. Yes the driver was a fault here, but that doesn't excuse the cyclist from being in a position where he can easily become road kill.

79 posted on 11/26/2005 1:06:48 PM PST by SwordofTruth (God is good all the time.)
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To: SwordofTruth
Anyone riding their bikes on a road meant for cars is asking for trouble

This is what drivers need to get through their thick heads... local roads are not meant EXCLUSIVELY for cars.

80 posted on 11/26/2005 1:11:19 PM PST by bikepacker67
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