Before Alexander Heit could send his final text, which cut off abruptly in mid-sentence, police report that the 22-year-old University of Northern Colorado student veered into oncoming traffic, suddenly jerked the steering wheel, and left the roadway, causing his car to roll.
Although Heit succumbed shortly after the crash, both his parents and law enforcement aim for the image of the ordinary text on his iPhone to act as a significant warning to drivers.
The image reveals that Heit was in the midst of replying to a friend with “Sounds good my man, seeya soon, ill tw” when the accident occurred.
Witnesses informed police that Heit seemed to have his head down just before he began drifting into the oncoming lane on the periphery of Greeley, home to the University of Northern Colorado.
According to law enforcement, an approaching driver slowed down and changed lanes seconds before Heit glanced up and yanked the steering wheel.
Authorities indicate that Heit maintained a flawless driving record and was not exceeding the speed limit.
In a statement issued through the police, Heit’s mother expressed her desire for others to avoid experiencing the loss caused by texting while driving.
“In a split second, you could ruin your future, injure or kill others, and leave a void in the hearts of everyone who loves you,” Sharon Heit stated.
