Distracted Driving Takes Center Stage In April Awareness Campaign By Texas DOT [Video]

April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is dedicated to spotlighting this significant safety issue. Reports show that distracted driving remains a major factor in traffic accidents, ranking as the second leading cause behind these often tragic incidents.

Our correspondent, Karen Lucero, shares data from TxDOT revealing the grave impact of distracted driving: nearly 400 preventable deaths in Texas last year alone. In the Pharr district, encompassing Cameron and other counties, distracted driving led to over 2,000 crashes, resulting in six deaths and 46 serious injuries.

Despite a notable 18% reduction in fatalities from the previous year, officials insist that more progress is needed. “Every year, we send out messages during April to remind everybody to put their phones down. It’s …