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9 Years in Prison After Texting While Driving

A 22-year old was texting while driving one day… His decision left a scene of damage, destruction and death. Now he’ll spend at least nine years in prison.

http://www.argusleader.com/article/20140304/UPDATES/140304009/Driver-who-pleaded-guilty-fatal-texting-driving-case-sentenced-nine-years-prison

 

Texting While Driving Stats

Texting While Driving Accidents Drastically Underreported

Texting while driving is an ever-increasing concern among safety experts. However, a new study by the National Safety Council revealed that this problem is actually much worse than it appears. While 50% of accidents were caused by drivers who admitted cell phone use, the official report showed very convincing evidence that cell phone-related accidents were vastly underreported.

The under-reporting of fatal accidents caused by cell phones.
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