Middle-aged motorists labelled 'dangerous risks' to roads as phone-related road crashes soar in US
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Drivers aged between 25 and 44 are now the biggest offenders for deadly mobile phone distraction crashes in the US, according to new research.
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The findings from American law firm Levine and Wiss challenge the common belief that teenage motorists are the greatest danger when it comes to phone use behind the wheel.Instead, adults balancing careers, family responsibilities and constant digital communication were found to be responsible for the largest share of fatal crashes linked to mobile phone distraction.
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The study found that drivers aged 25 to 34 were involved in 108 fatal crashes where mobile phone use was a factor in 2024.
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Those aged 35 to 44 were involved in a further 83 deadly incidents.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say By comparison, drivers aged 21 to 24 were linked to 61 fatal crashes involving mobile phone distraction.
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