Kristin White said she was talking to a friend when her car crossed over to the wrong side of the road, striking Marlon Lahori's car and killing him. A spokesperson from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said the department decided to give White two tickets worth $361 instead of referring the case to the district attorney.

A Carthage College student who admitted she was distracted by her cell phone shortly before crashing into a car and killing its driver will not face criminal charges, authorities said Tuesday.

Kristin White said she was talking to a friend when her car crossed over to the wrong side of the road, striking Marlon Lahori's car and killing him. A spokesperson from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department said the department decided to give White two tickets worth $361 instead of referring the case to the district attorney.

According to the spokesperson, White did not show criminal intent and was not driving recklessly or under the influence.