This is a wreck I worked alittle while back.We found her phone on the road, she was texting and ran into a 18 Wheeler that had stopped on the interstate.The truck driver drove away......the Girl.......Didn't!!!!
Let her see this.That girl was your daughters age.
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I am glad she's OK, but hope the other person doesn't lawyer up and come after her--with that record, I think her insurance would be paying big-time.Comment
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Dang, sorry to hear that. It's a new (and different) generation now, still not right though..Comment
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Glad she is Ok Greg...Hopefully she will see the light and leave her phone alone while driving..Comment
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Is she a "kid" or adult.....if she is living with you delete the phone, she is not old enough to be responsible.....if she is an adult, sit back and breathe, you did the best you could do....only an emotional event can change in her lifestyle can make her put the phone down while driving....Comment
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Like most 20 year olds she is a kid that thinks she is an adult. since she pays rent and grocery money I'm not going to go too nuts on "rules". She can keep a phone as long as she continues to pay for it. I can make sure she doesn't drive any other cars or trucks the family owns.Originally posted by Mike Murphey View Post
This is going to get expensive for her. She had insurance, (her own! Thank you Jesus!, not on my policy), but liability only. She will have to replace her truck and if her coverage isn't dropped it will go through the roof. And it's just a matter of time before she gets served I'm sure.
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That sucks. We all deal with it every day. Guilty of it myself and I bet a bunch of others on here are also. Made a deal with myself to not do it after a couple close calls. Maybe this will be her wake up call.Comment
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We lost two last year. The car is no place to be texting and trying to read themOriginally posted by Coach W View PostComment
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Bummer. Twice stinks. Just place a regular call or hands free. Taking the eyes off the road for a second is dangerous. Things happen quickly. Talk to TXT is an option or just waiting until not driving. Quite a few cities have banned cell phone use from all the accidents. Even pedestrians are walking in front of oncoming traffic!!!Comment
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The worst part is she could have sat there in the parking lot for a couple of minutes and done her texting and then went on her way! BUT NOOOO!!!!!! It just can't wait!Originally posted by Boomerang View Post
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I see it every shift. If a car will not yield to the fire truck or if they won't get over when we are trying to pass, you can bet that their face is planted in that phone! We have noticed about 90% of people are playing or talking on the phone while driving. It's a sad fact that a lot of the wrecks we make are caused by distracted driving.Comment
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Young people only learn through sacrifice and pain! If you make it hurt they get the point!Comment
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Glad everyone is OK.
Tough love brother
Tell her she can drive as soon as she buys her own car/truck and insurance and your out. Plain and simple...Comment
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It's gonna suck when the government steps in and stops texting while driving but something needs to be done. Studies show it's worse than DWI.
I'm no saint, I try hard not to "multitask" but still do on occasion.
So glad she's ok and we are not offering prayers and condolences.Comment
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