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The Tragic Consequences of Texting While Driving: Real Stories

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Texting while driving has led to devastating accidents, impacting lives forever. This article recounts tragic stories like that of 15-year-old Tommy Clark, who was killed by a texting driver, and others who faced severe consequences after causing fatalities. Each account highlights the harsh realities of distracted driving and serves as a sobering reminder of the 23% increased risk of accidents when texting behind the wheel. Learn from these heartbreaking situations and understand why it’s crucial to eliminate distractions while driving—for your safety and that of others.

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  1. “JEFFREY BASCOM, I Was…” texting while driving. Struck and killed 15 year old Tommy Clark who was walking with his friend Tommy’s friend felt the impact of Tommy’s body during the accident Will spend 5 years incarcerated for automobile homicide TXT 0:05 seconds + 23% increased risk = LIVES DESTROYED Source: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/56542711-78/bascom-driving-texting-clark.html.csp

  2. “STEPHANIE CLAVELL, I Was . . .” texting while driving. Slammed into Terrence Doyle as he was stopped at a traffic light on his motorcycle Doyle hit the windshield and died three days later Charged with second-degree manslaughter A health care worker and had no prior record TXT 0:05 seconds + 23% increased risk = LIVES DESTROYED http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Woman-Charged-With-Manslaughter-Accused-of-Texting-While-Driving-in-Fatal-Crash-215521551.html

  3. “AARON DEVEAU, I Was…” texting while driving. 17 years old A High School student with a part-time job Crashed head-on, killing Donald Bowley, Jr., Father of 3 Luz Roman, Bowley’s girlfriend still suffers from her serious injuries Convicted with Homicide, Sentenced 2 ½ years in prison and Restitution Drivers License revoked for 15 years Sent and received 193 texts that day, including seconds before and over a dozen texts right after the impact Schreiber, Jason. ‘Teen denies he was texting at tie of crash.” New Hampshire Union Leader. 05 June 2012. Web. 23 July 2013. http://www.unionleader.com/article/20120606/NEWS03/706059906 Crimesider Staff. “Aaron Deveau, Mass. teen, sentenced to prison in texting-while-driving case.” CBS News. 7 June 2012, Web. 23 July 2013. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57448850-504083/aaron-deveau-mass-teen-sentenced-to-prison-in-texting-while-driving-case/ TXT 0:05 seconds + 23% increased risk = LIVES DESTROYED

  4. “LILLIAN PROPES, I Was…” TXT 0:05 seconds + 23% increased risk = LIVES DESTROYED texting while driving. 16 years old and a Junior at Tatum High School Driving on the freeway she received a text Decided to text back and lost control of her truck and crashed on the side of the road Died instantly http://www.kltv.com/story/14336978/texting-while-driving-blamed-for-tatum-teens-death

  5. “JOHN BREEN, I Was…” texting while driving. Lost control of the vehicle and was ejected and died from a skull facture A Marine Left behind a beautiful two-year-old daughter Last text was “yeah t” TXT 0:05 seconds + 23% increased risk = LIVES DESTROYED Breen, Teresa. "Stories from People Like You.”BecauseTexting and Driving Kills. N.p.. Web.24 Jul 2013. <http://www.textinganddrivingsafety.com /texting-and-driving-stories/>.

  6. Text messaging for 5 seconds while driving creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. 11% of drivers aged 18-20 who were involved in an automobile accident and survivedadmitted they were texting when they crashed Using a cellphone while driving impairs the driver more than alcohol intoxication http://www.fcc.gov/guides/texting-while-driving

  7. What can you do? Eliminate phone use while driving Lead by example. Pull over when using the phone Set rules for yourself and share with others the importance of driving without distractions “ON THE ROAD, OFF THE PHONE”