Sheriff Says Careless Driving Caused Serious Crash In Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - The Douglas County sheriff said a bad crash that left two drivers seriously injured on Thursday was the result of careless driving.
Copter4 flew over the scene on Wolfensberger Road. Authorities said a driver was reaching for a spilled water bottle and drifted into oncoming traffic and crashed head on into another vehicle.
The female driver was hospitalized and could face charges. The other driver was also hospitalized with serious injuries.
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Chief Steve Johnson tweeted a warning on Saturday that said, "We all need to pay attention."
Additional Information From The Colorado Department Of Transportation
The National Safety Council (NSC) recommends drivers taking action to combat distracted driving:
• Stop using cell phones while driving
• Recognize that hands-free devices offer little safety benefit
• Understand the dangers of the cognitive distraction to the brain
• Tell others about the dangers of distracted driving
For more information about the distracted driving campaign, including additional facts and the recent AAA Foundation report, visit www.codot.gov/programs/distracteddriving.
