Meridian Police say the driver of a Toyota Corolla was texting while driving and failed to stop for traffic.

MERIDIAN, Idaho — Meridian Police believe that driving while texting is the cause behind a car versus motorcycle crash Monday.

Around noon, police responded to a crash in the northbound lanes of Eagle Road, near St. Luke’s hospital.

Sgt. Stacy Arnold says the driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle was stopped in traffic when he was rear-ended by a Toyota Corolla. He says it appears the driver was texting on his phone and looked up too late. Police estimate the car was going 30 to 35 mph when it hit the bike.

The motorcycle rider was treated and released from the hospital and police say he is doing well.