Driver Polishing Nails Charged in Fatal Crash

She hit a motorcyclist yielding at a signal
By A Ali,  Newser Staff
Posted May 4, 2009 4:46 AM CDT
Driver Polishing Nails Charged in Fatal Crash
The driver told cops she was painting her nails before she rammed into a motorcyclist, killing him.   (Shutter stock)

A woman who fatally rammed into a female motorcyclist yielding at a yellow light said she was painting her nails before the accident, the Chicago Tribune reports. The driver was ticketed for failing to slow down and could face more charges. Authorities say the deceased biker was wearing a helmet and did nothing to contribute to the crash. (More car accident stories.)

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