MontanaPBS Presents
Distracted: Eyes Off The Road
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The consequences of driving while distracted.
This truck is the aftermath of a 2013 distracted driving accident in eastern Montana. A 20-year old driver from Sidney was killed in the rollover.
Credit: Nyle Obergfell/MHP
Tom Fitzpatrick talks on the phone at his auto body repair shop in Kalispell. He sees the results of distracted driving every day.
Credit: Eric Clements
Bozeman police officer Tommie Franscioni (right) is about to go on patrol. UM School of Journalism senior Hunter Meek (left) is photographing the process as the officer looks for drivers using hand-held devices that violate the city ordinance.
Credit: Matt Miller (UM)