Distracted Driver Responsible For Crash That Killed Commerce City Woman
January 9, 2012
Distracted Driving is dangerous. This is the lesson that was learned when a pillar of the community of Commerce City, Colorado, was killed by a driver who was distracted by his cellphone. Colorado’s 9 News reported yesterday that the accident occurred at around 10:30 in the morning on December 12, in the westbound lanes of I-76.
Witnesses told officers that traffic was at a standstill because of nearby construction. The victim was following a tractor-trailer at about 5 MPH when she was suddenly jarred by the impact from a van that was closing in behind her. Reports show that the 34-year-old driver of the van was distracted by his cell phone before hitting the woman. Investigators determined he never attempted to slow before hitting her.
The Colorado state patrol says charges are will be filed against the driver pending the outcome of toxicology reports. The van’s driver could face a range of charges from reckless driving to vehicular homicide, although it is expected to be the latter as police believe drugs may have been involved.
The Colorado auto accident attorneys with the McDivitt Law Firm ask that all drivers put their phones down until you have arrived at your destination. This way you are able to give your full concentration to the road.
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