It is unclear in this news article in the Palm Beach Post why a 35-year-old motorist had stopped his Infiniti SUV in the center southbound lane of Interstate 95 near the Lantana Road exit Saturday morning September 10. That’s where he was hit by a semi tractor trailer also southbound around 6:20 a.m. The motorist was killed at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol report says he was not wearing his seat belt but he was texting at the time his SUV was hit. The semi driver was not injured after he tried to avoid hitting the SUV, instead crashing into the left rear of the SUV.
Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the driver who was lost in this two-vehicle crash. Please keep him in your prayers.
Distracted Driving
Farah & Farah wants to remind everyone that driving is serious business that deserves your full attention. The U.S. Department of Transportation found there were 5,474 lives lost in traffic crashes that were distraction-related in 2009. That represents about 16% of overall traffic fatalities that year. The epidemic of drivers who drive distracted, text, talk on the cell phone, eat breakfast, change the CD and any other activity is thought to be much greater than we currently know.
With distracted driving called an “epidemic” the Farah & Farah law firm is always there if you or a loved one is involved in a traffic crash with one of these drivers. Please feel free to call our Florida distracted driving lawyers, even if it is just to discuss what your next move should be. Our number anytime is 1-800-533-3555. Please stay safe out there.
Sources: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/traffic/man-stopped-on-interstate-95-killed-by-semi-1834971.html; http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/car-safety/resource-centers/distracted-driving/index.htm
