Tag Archives: distracted driving
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A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured this May in a crash caused by a woman who lost control of her SUV as she allegedly attempted to catch a falling water bottle. The deputy was stopped at a red light when the woman’s SUV crossed the median and plowed into his vehicle. After being extracted… Read More »
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In recent years, distracted driving has become a major issue in Florida and across the nation. One of the most common forms of distraction is using a cell phone, especially when it comes to texting. According to federal statistics, responding to the average text takes a motorist’s eyes off the road for about five seconds,… Read More »
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A 34-year-old woman from Sarasota reportedly caused an auto accident on State Road 758 after she dropped her cigarette in her car and attempted to pick it up. The crash occurred around 8:20 a.m. on April 18. The woman was traveling east on SR 758 just east of Crestridge Drive in Sarasota when she tried… Read More »