She texted with both hands while driving a rental car, then screamed in shock when she crashed A dashcam video from Washington state shows a driver veering off the road into a ditch while completely distracted by her phone.
We all think we can look at our phones for just a second and stay safe on the road. But a short text can change everything in a blink of an eye.
A newly released dashcam video shows a woman driving a rented Nissan Leaf in Arlington, Washington. She has both of her hands on her phone to type a message. She does not look at the road ahead.
Suddenly, the electric car veers off the flat asphalt. It slams hard into a ditch and what looks like a mailbox.
After the loud crash, the driver screams loudly and covers her face. People online are mocking her reaction because she seemed shocked by a crash she caused.
Key Facts
- The crash took place in Arlington, Washington.
- The driver was behind the wheel of a rented Nissan Leaf.
- She used 2 hands to text while the car was in motion.
- The vehicle went off the road into a ditch and hit a mailbox.
- An in-car dashcam captured the entire event on camera.
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Why It Matters
Distracted driving is a leading cause of crashes on our roads. When drivers look at screens instead of the lane, they put everyone nearby in danger.
This video shows how fast a car can go out of control. It shows that driving needs your full focus every single second.
What Happens Next
The driver will likely have to pay a large bill to repair the rented Nissan Leaf. Local police may review the video to see if they should write a ticket. Rental companies may also use this video to talk about driver safety rules.
What We Still Don't Know
- Did the driver get hurt in the crash?
- Will the local police department file traffic charges?
- How much will the damage to the electric car cost?