Monday, February 5, 2007

"Hit-and-Run Hospitalizes Woman"

A woman walking eastbound on Start Street in Gresham, Oregon, was struck by a dark colored pickup truck on Sunday night around 6:00 p.m. The truck jumped the curb and hit her, and went on his way.

She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where she is still in critical condition.

The driver of the truck has not yet been found, but police are looking for a dark colored pickup truck with a broken right headlight and a missing passenger side mirror.

For the complete story, visit www.oregonian.com

"Hand-held Communication Device" Sends 4 People to Hospital

Two related car accidents occured on I-5 this past Sunday near the Mill Plain-Fourth Plain Exits.

A woman was using a "hand-held communication device" as she lost control of her vehicle, rolling-over once and finally stopping when she hit an embankement. The driver of the vehicle along with 3 other people were transported to local hospitals and treated for minor injuries. The driver faces possible charges of second-degree negligent driving, driving with a suspended license, and driving without insurance.

For the complete story, see http://www.columbian.com/printArticle.cfm?story=100538

Question:
Should a law be passed banning all use of cellular phones while driving?