A 17-year-old will likely face misdemeanor charges after allegedly losing control of his car while text messaging and hitting a bicyclist.

Jim R. Price, the bicyclist, died Friday, two days after the accident.

Lt. Alan Stanton, spokesman for Douglas County Sheriff's Office, says, "we do not believe it was an intentional act, but it was inattentiveness to the roadway." He adds, "the investigation showed that he was text-messaging on his cell phone" at the time of the accident.

The driver could face a charge of careless driving resulting in death. Under Colorado law, the teen could face up to one year in prison.