Fatal texting while driving accident



     SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Sioux Falls police say a motorcyclist involved in multi-vehicle accident has died.
 
     Philip Lowel Sorensen died shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday.
 
     Brent O'Neal faces charges of felony hit and run, reckless and careless driving, and driving without a seatbelt or insurance coverage. His bond was set at $10,000 cash Thursday morning.
 
     Police say O'Neal was driving and texting Wednesday when he hit a car. He swerved and hit another car. Then he struck a minivan and then Sorenson in an intersection before striking a light pole.
 
     Police say the 20-year-old O'Neal ran from the accident. He was quickly caught.
 

    
 AP-WF-07-26-12 2155GMT


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