Clearly, texting while driving has become a serious issue. In this case, reported by Fox 4 News in Kansas City, police officers in Missouri who were working the scene of a car crash, became victims in another crash and escaped serious injury, if not death. A driver who was allegedly texting while driving simply didn't notice that the highway lanes had been reduced to one lane, so he crashed into two stopped police cars. The cars were so badly damaged, they are considered "complete losses." Being a police officer is risky business. Now wreckless driving caused by "texting" should be added to the list of risks they must endure.
Thanks to SafetyNewsAlert.com for covering the story.
Distracted driving is an issue for everyone to consider. Oprah launched a campaign earlier this year called "No Phone Zone" encouraging people to sign a pledge that they will not use their phone while driving. Does your company have a policy on cell phone use while driving? If not, now is the time.
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