Driver on 2 cell phones crashes into swimming pool
August 28, 2009 by Sam NarisiPosted in: HR Tech, In this week's e-newsletter - Tech, Latest News & Views, policies
Some employers have trouble with drivers who talk on a cell phone or send text messages while working. This company had an employee who was doing both at the same time.
Police say Nicholas Sparks of Burt, NY, was at fault when he slammed his tow truck into another car and crashed into a swimming pool. The reason for the accident: Sparks was having a conversation on a cell phone — while sending a text message on a second phone.
Sparks admitted to using two phones behind the wheel and was charged with reckless driving, talking behind the wheel and, for good measure, tailgating, the Associated Press reports.
The truck also sideswiped a house and broke a picket fence before landing in an unsuspecting resident’s in-ground pool.
Makes you wonder how some people get hired in the first place.
Tags: cell phone, drivers, talking, texting, truck
September 1st, 2009 at 10:05 am
Thought you might like this in light of the lunch conversation yesterday.
September 2nd, 2009 at 11:26 am
These kinds of people need to be taken off the road before they get someone killed. It’s a wonder no one was killed in this instance.
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:08 pm
You have got to be kidding me???!!! First of the law in NY prohibits talking without a “Hands-Free” device and then he was TEXTING??!! Some people think they can multitask.. Well had he killed someone he’d have multitasked himself right into jail!
September 3rd, 2009 at 9:26 am
I manage a fleet of drivers, and they are all told no phones behind the wheel. Getting caught talking or texting while driving is grounds for termination.
September 4th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Whenever I get behind someone who is driving erratically or consistently speeding up and slowing down, 9 times out of 10 I see that they are on their cell phone. Hands-free phones should be the law in every state — hopefully in Florida soon.
September 8th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
You may have already seen the video about texting while driving as it was an issue in another bulletin. But, if you have not, go to You Tube and type in “texting while driving Great Britain.” It is a Public Service Announcement that should really put the fear in you about using cell phones while driving. While you’re at it, send the video to your safety department and suggest the video be shown during training sessions…it is that good or bad, however you want to rate it. Be prepared, it is graphic.