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Man involved in texting and driving crash in Manitoba dies of injuries

WINNIPEG – A 53-year-old man whose car was hit by a teenager police allege was texting while he drove has died of his injuries.

A charge of criminal negligence causing bodily harm against the 19-year-old driver of a pickup truck is expected to be upgraded.

The victim’s car was hit Tuesday when the truck veered into oncoming traffic to avoid construction.

The truck’s driver received minor injuries.

The dead man’s name has not been released. (CJOB)

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