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Sunday, May 19, 2013  May is also known as National Trauma Awareness Month and The American Trauma Society and the Society of Trauma Nurses are raising awareness with their "If You're Distracted, We're Impacted" campaign.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  It's illegal to text and drive but people still do it.  How can cops prove it and what does the law say about apps?

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; Cell phone users are more likely to engage in dangerous behavior when behind the wheel.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Nine days before Christmas in 2009, Alex Sorohan's family was told her brother, Caleb, was killed instantly in a head-on collision. It wasn't until five days later they were told the crash was Caleb's fault because he was texting.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  A new survey conducted by State Farm and Harris Interactive is shedding some light on the power of speaking out against texting and driving.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  Updated with video; When it comes to driving distractions, experts say teenage girls are twice as likely as teenage boys to use cell phones.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Updated with video; The new year is here and in with it comes new state laws affecting drivers.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  The Southwest Public Health District is raising awareness about preventable injuries through motor vehicle safety with a campaign this month: "Safety is No Accident: Live Injury Free."

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Westover High School students pledged not to text while driving

Wednesday, September 22, 2010  A new survey shows teens don’t understand that texting and driving can be just as severe as drunk driving.