Man Texting While Driving Hits Train

Iria · Oct 16, 2007, 11:49 PM

Source: Tech-Ex
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - When Robert Gillespie looked up from his text message, he saw a freight train. EOM. ("End of message," that is, for non-texters.) Eugene police say Gillespie's car crashed into the side of the Union Pacific freight train about 2 a.m. Tuesday.

When officers arrived, they found him alert and talking, but trapped in the car. They learned about the cell phone and text message as they worked to rescue him.

Judas · Oct 17, 2007, 11:45 AM

lol..

he's kinda lucky

thunderclap · Oct 17, 2007, 12:40 PM

And they say talking on your phone is dangerous. At least with that you're sort of watching the road.

I wonder... for those cities that outlaw the use of a cell phone while driving, does that include texting or just talking???

Oct 16, 2007, 11:49 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Man Texting While Driving Hits Train Source: Tech-Ex ________ EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - When Robert Gillespie looked up from his text message, he saw a freight train. EOM. ("End of message," that is, for non-texters.) Eugene police say Gillespie's car crashed into the side of the Union Pacific freight train about 2 a.m. Tuesday. When officers arrived, they found him alert and talking, but trapped in the car. They learned about the cell phone and text message as they worked to rescue him.

Oct 17, 2007, 12:40 PM	#3
thunderclap DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 287 Rep Power: 17	And they say talking on your phone is dangerous. At least with that you're sort of watching the road. I wonder... for those cities that outlaw the use of a cell phone while driving, does that include texting or just talking??? __________________ Marc B. Genrefinity.net - Your source for all things in the horror, science fiction and fantasy genres