The California Highway Patrol and state Office of Traffic Safety kicked off a distracted driving campaign on Oct. 1 in an effort to combat the problem.
Wrong-Way Driver Terrifies L.A. Commuters
Quick-responding motorists on a Los Angeles-area freeway managed to avoid colliding with a wrong-way driver during rush-hour traffic on July 12. The California Highway Patrol eventually stopped and arrested the driver. Video courtesy of CBS LA Channel 2 News. For tips on guarding against wrong-way drivers, click here.