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Study: Texting And Driving Kills More Teens Annually Than Drinking And Driving
Researchers: More Than 3,000 Teens Die Annually From Texting While Driving
May 9, 2013 8:27 PM
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Texting while driving has now surpassed drinking and driving as the leading cause of death among teens, according to a new study.
More than 3,000 teens die annually from texting while driving, compared to about 2,700 for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a study by Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park.
https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/05/09/study-texting-and-driving-kills-more-teens-annually-than-drinking-and-driving/