Idaho Law Blog
The Idaho State Police (ISP) report that a single-vehicle crash caused injuries to a 21 year-old driver on November 16, 2016 at approximately 3:30 p.m. The accident happened near the Franklin Road exit in Ada County.
A female from Kuna, who was driving a 2005 Toyota Scion, left the lane of travel while taking the exit, struck the left barrier, and then struck the right barrier. Her vehicle stopped in the lane of travel.
The 21year-old driver, who was wearing her seat belt, was taken to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise by ambulance. The Franklin Road exit was blocked for about 30 minutes following the accident. The crash is still under investigation by the ISP.
The NHTSA reports that nearly 80% of crashes and 65% of near-crashes involve distracted drivers. Distractions can be from electronic devices, such as cell phones or from other types of more conventional distractions such as eating or reaching for a moving object.
The Office of Highway Safety reports that distracted driving crashes cost Idahoans $597.9 million in 2013. This figure represents 23% of the total economic cost of crashes. The Idaho Transportation Department encourages drivers to turn all technology off, stop all of the distractions, and just drive.
If you have suffered injuries as a result of a distracted driver, call the skilled personal injury team at Racine Olson at 208-232-6101for a consultation.
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