Ontario Provincial Police report a 43% increase in deaths caused by distracted driving compared to 2023. The 82 fatalities mark the highest number in six years, prompting calls for increased awareness and safer driving habits.
TorontoEighty-two people died on Ontario highways last year due to drivers who weren't paying attention behind the wheel, according to the Ontario Provincial Police.Posted: Feb 03, 2025 5:15 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
The death toll is a 43 per cent increase from that of 2023, when there were 57 deaths due to distracted driving or driver inattention, and it is highest number in six years, the OPP says. Schmidt said drivers are not only distracted by cell phones, but also by other things inside or outside vehicles. Six people have died on OPP-patrolled highways in January this year due to distracted driving, according to Schmidt."It's not just getting a ticket, having a license suspended upon conviction or paying a hefty fine. You need to understand the consequences of being distracted. It could claim a life. It could claim your own life or someone you love. Please put down the phone, eyes on the road and drive safe.
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