DENVER — Alexander Heit’s final text cut off in mid-sentence. Before he could send it, police say the 22-year-old University of Northern Colorado student drifted into oncoming traffic, jerked the steering wheel and went off the road, rolling his car.
According to the Associated Press, Heit died shortly after the April 3 crash in Greeley, but his parents and police are hoping the photo of the mundane text on his iPhone will serve as a stark reminder to drivers.
Heck, I can't even press the send button to TAKE a call when I'm driving. I just turn the darn phone off. If it's a life and death matter for the caller, then I'd be too late anyway.
