Distracted Driving turns deadly fast on New York roads
June is one of the deadliest month of the year for distracted driving crashes, and safety experts are warning New Yorkers to be careful as summer traffic starts picking up.…
New York state police step up distracted driving enforcement during April awareness month
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As National Distracted Driving Awareness Month gets underway in April, New York state police are stepping up enforcement aimed at drivers who aren’t paying attention behind the wheel.…
After Paul Miller’s death, his mom Eileen explains how a new Pennsylvania distracted driving bill will save lives
Eileen Miller has spent the last 12 years fighting for legislation that will keep drivers off their cell phones — it takes effect in Pennsylvania on Thursday, June 5. "Paul…
Local News Street takeover with fireworks in Chicago’s Lakeview community has neighbors demanding action
Cars are taking over Chicago streets for raucous stunt demonstrations, and neighbors want to know what is going to be done about it. One of the latest places hit this week is the…
FedEx driver was on his phone before Pennsylvania Turnpike crash that killed father, children; PSP
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A FedEx truck driver was on his phone before causing a crash that killed a father and his two children on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in…
Chaos erupts in Islip following latest street takeover incident
Suffolk County police officials said more than 100 people shut down the Sunrise Highway service road westbound at Commack Road in Islip early Sunday morning. It's a problem becoming increasingly…
New penalties proposed to end illegal car racing meetups on Long Island
MILLER PLACE, N.Y. -- The fallout continues in the wake of several illegal car meetups on Long Island last weekend. Officials say more arrests are coming and new penalties have been proposed…
Driver charged in fatal wrong-way crash on Hutchinson River Parkway was intoxicated, on phone: court docs
The driver accused in the fatal wrong-way collision on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester County was intoxicated and on his phone at the time of the crash, according to a criminal…
Fetterman aides concerned by senator’s unsafe driving, including FaceTiming behind the wheel: report
Sen. John Fetterman’s unsafe driving habits are so alarming that some of his staffers are afraid to get in a car with him when he’s behind the wheel, according to a report.…
Omaha group working to prevent distracted driving
An Omaha group is working to prevent distracted driving. CREDIT: 6News WOWT