California deputy who killed bicyclist while texting and driving on duty won’t be charged

[Umka36 781]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/08/28/california-deputy-who-killed-bicyclist-while-texting-and-driving-on-duty-wont-be-charged/

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/08/28/california-deputy-who-killed-bicyclist-while-texting-and-driving-on-duty-wont-be-charged/

Looks the law of the land prevailed that day. The title is misleading

"Although California prohibits texting while driving, the law makes an exception for law enforcement officers who are using electronic communications devices while performing their duties.

“Since Wood was acting within the course and scope of his duties when he began to type his response, under Vehicle Code section 23123.5, he acted lawfully,” the district attorney’s office said."