In Ohio, a 16-year-old boy was unfortunately involved in a head-on collision after an allegedly drunken driver crossed the dividing center line and hit the boy’s Jeep Cherokee.
The authorities claimed that the Jeep rolled, trapping the boy and his 80 year old passenger for an undisclosed amount of time. The passenger reportedly sustained serious injuries, while the boy was unhurt. After the accident, his mother required her family to make a pact that nobody would call or text while operating a vehicle, fearing the dangers that accompany distracted driving.
Ohio has just recently become the 38th state that has criminalized texting and calling while behind the wheel, punishing the offense by fines and even license suspension. This new law will take effect on September 1. For minors, the violation will be a primary offense, while for adults it will be a secondary offense.
Read the full article here:
A mother’s dreaded call prompts a pledge against distracted driving
