Distracted Driving Concerns After Fatal Accident
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Updated: 8:36 AM May 22, 2008
Distracted Driving Concerns After Fatal Accident
Crimora, Va.
Virginia State Police cite distracted driving as a factor in Tuesday's fatal crash in Augusta County.
Posted: 7:00 PM May 21, 2008
Reporter: Michael Hyland
Email Address: mhyland@whsv.com
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Virginia State Police are concerned about distracted driving following a deadly crash Tuesday in Augusta County. The crash happened near the intersection of Route 340 and Route 612 in Crimora.

Distracted driving includes anything from eating to listening to music to talking or texting on your cell phone. A recent study ranked Virginia as one of the worst states in the country for drivers driving while texting.

Witnesses say the driver of the silver Toyota Corolla crossed the intersection without yielding to a stop sign. Police say, though Route 340 is a busy road, it's still a safe one.

"And just as with any intersection on a primary road where cars have to stop before entering, sometimes people miss stop signs. And you need to be aware of that regardless of what road you're traveling on," says 1st Sgt. Scott VanLear.

State police say the intersection is well marked and the signs are clearly visible. However, they still urge extra caution at busy intersections like is. The crash is still under investigation.


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Posted by: Penny Location: Crimora on May 22, 2008 at 09:16 AM

Distraction or not ,55mph speed thru this area is to fast.Had blinker lights on a sign a few years ago,done road work & they were never put back up.Seems to me they could do something ,would be work saving a life.Slow down strips in the road,stop light,blinking lights,lower the speed limit.I almost get rear ended everyday turning in my driveway.Ask the many familys that have lost love ones if it is safe.2 wrecks at Mine Branch Rd & 340 in the past few months.Slow them down!!Will get run over trying to get your mail!!
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