Distracted driving is a dangerous issue that is often caused by various things including texting while driving or any use of a communication device, driving while intoxicated or under the influence of narcotics including prescribed medications.

The month of April is designated as Distracted Driving Awareness month throughout the nation including in Maverick County. 
Every year the problem of accidents and deaths caused by distracted drivers continues to rise with more people dying senselessly on Texas roads due to distracted driving. Information from the state shows that 1 out of every 5 traffic crashes in Texas is caused by a distracted driver.