A woman who struck and killed a cyclist while driving last year was handed down a unique sentence by a judge.
Judge Stewart McDonald of the Michigan’s Clinton County District Court said he will take away Mitzi Nelson’s right to use a cellular phone for two years, as she was using one when she hit 35-year-old Jill Byeich, who was on a bike, FOX-21 reported. “Police said Nelson was distracted by her cell phone, which contributed to the crash,” it said.
“I don’t think she has a right to have a cellphone. I think it’s a privilege,” McDonald said, USA Today reported.
McDonald said he believes that Nelson is remorseful over the accident.
And you might think: Doesn’t the sentence seem a little light for a fatal car accident?
Judge Says Woman Who Killed Cyclist Can’t Use Cell Phone for 2 Years
A woman who struck and killed a cyclist while driving last year was handed down a unique sentence by a judge.
Judge Stewart McDonald of the Michigan’s Clinton County District Court said he will take away Mitzi Nelson’s right to use a cellular phone for two years, as she was using one when she hit 35-year-old Jill Byeich, who was on a bike, FOX-21 reported. “Police said Nelson was distracted by her cell phone, which contributed to the crash,” it said.
“I don’t think she has a right to have a cellphone. I think it’s a privilege,” McDonald said, USA Today reported.
McDonald said he believes that Nelson is remorseful over the accident.
And you might think: Doesn’t the sentence seem a little light for a fatal car accident?
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