While biking on Illinois 130 on September 2, 2006, he was hit by a 19-year old motorist who was downloading ringtones on a cell phone while driving. Despite wearing a helmet, Matt never regained consciousness. He passed away six days later, one day before his brother Jeff's wedding.
Over the course of the next year, Matthew's parents worked with state legislators to address the issue of distracted driving. On August 21, 2007, Governor Rod Blagojevich signed into effect a bill that requires schools to teach the dangers of driving while distracted in drivers' education programs.
While biking on Illinois 130 on September 2, 2006, he was hit by a 19-year old motorist who was downloading ringtones on a cell phone while driving. Despite wearing a helmet, Matt never regained consciousness. He passed away six days later, one day before his brother Jeff's wedding.
Over the course of the next year, Matthew's parents worked with state legislators to address the issue of distracted driving. On August 21, 2007, Governor Rod Blagojevich signed into effect a bill that requires schools to teach the dangers of driving while distracted in drivers' education programs.
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