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Distracted Driver Slams Into Alabama State Trooper Near Flomaton Exit
August 6, 2022
A driver crashed into an Alabama state trooper’s vehicle Friday afternoon on I–65 just south of the Flomaton exit.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the trooper was stationary working a previous crash on I-65 southbound when his vehicle was struck in the rear by a distracted driver that failed to move over. The crash propelled the state trooper’s vehicle in the median.
Both the trooper and the other driver were transported by ambulance to an area hospital as a precautionary measure. Neither suffered major injuries, according to ALEA.
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7 Responses to “Distracted Driver Slams Into Alabama State Trooper Near Flomaton Exit”
I’ve said it before and again. With today’s technology with GPS if you are detected moving your phone would shut down/off.
Folks are doing everything except concentrating on controlling a two ton vehicle.Ive seen people driving thumb wrestling a wireless device even reading a book doing 70 plus mph.Thankfully noone was killed this time.Keep your head on a swivel its a jungle out there.
I TOTALLY AGREE with “concerned”. NorthEscambia provides details with updates and a heads up on other great things going on. I hate the live feeds from one of our local stations. No one talking, no details, just staring at a scene of “something” and waiting for details. Thanks again NorthEscambia
I agree with @concerned. Northescambia has MORE news and follows up on their stories. Awesome! Thank you!
Yes, I never look at my cell phone when driving. I remember when we didn’t have them and what did I do then?….I paid attention to where I was driving like I do now!!!
Hope the Trooper is OK. The driver should be in jail for putting lives at risk.
Don’t know for sure but probably the same old story !!! On the cell phone and don’t know how to put it down !!!!
Put these phones down people.
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