True Stories
Jamie Nash is a busy mom, and is always making sure that her children are safe. Little did she know that sending one text message would cause a near fatal crash. She admits to always having her phone in her hand, even with children in the car. She sent a text message while driving and caused her car to flip, hit a tree, and catch on fire. She suffered 4th degree burns, and had to undergo 30 surgeries. She survived the accident, and now, she is spreading awareness about texting and driving by going to schools and universities, sharing her story.
Website with story:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/09/19/woman-barely-survives-texting-driving-accident/
Losing a leg each, a couple from New Jersey is in a court case with the teen that hit them on their motorcycle. David and Linda Kubert are now suffering from financial difficulties because neither of them can work, due to their injuries. Kyle Best was the driver that hit the couple, and during that crash, he was texting his girlfriend Shannon Colonna. Best now goes to different high schools to talk about texting and driving.
Website with story:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/08/21/two-injured-by-new-jersey-text-messaging-driver-settle-lawsuit/
Website with story:
http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2012/09/19/woman-barely-survives-texting-driving-accident/
Losing a leg each, a couple from New Jersey is in a court case with the teen that hit them on their motorcycle. David and Linda Kubert are now suffering from financial difficulties because neither of them can work, due to their injuries. Kyle Best was the driver that hit the couple, and during that crash, he was texting his girlfriend Shannon Colonna. Best now goes to different high schools to talk about texting and driving.
Website with story:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/08/21/two-injured-by-new-jersey-text-messaging-driver-settle-lawsuit/