There has been a troubling trend in Massachusetts and Rhode Island over the past couple of years- deaths from motor vehicle accidents have been steadily increasing. In fact this trend can be seen nationwide.
So what is causing this unfortunate rise in accidental (and usually preventable) deaths? Experts believe an increase in distracted drivers is what is fueling the increase. And if you think it is just young, inexperienced new drivers and their cell phones, you are wrong. According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, over fifty-eight percent of accidents related to distracted driving are caused by drivers ages 20 to 39.
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