A bicyclist from Highlands Ranch, who was struck by a teenage driver text-messaging on his mobile phone, died early Friday at Swedish Medical Center, Douglas County authorities said.

The victim was identified as Jim R. Price, 63.

The 17-year-old driver, also of Highlands Ranch, will face a charge of careless driving resulting in death, authorities said.

They said Price was struck by a car about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday while riding in the bicycle lane of Wildcat Reserve Parkway.

The teenager, who has not been identified, was driving a late-model Chevrolet east on the parkway just west of Summit View when his car drifted into the bicycle lane, authorities said.
Investigators said alcohol, drugs and excessive speed were not factors, but they learned that the boy was text-messaging on his phone when he drove off the road.