Nurse Practitioner Crashes Turo Car While Texting: A Wake-Up Call on Distracted Driving

In this alarming 2025 dashcam footage, a nurse practitioner is seen texting with both hands off the wheel, ultimately crashing her rented Turo vehicle. This incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, underscores the severe dangers of distracted driving, a behavior that increases crash risk by 23 times and contributes to over 3,000 annual fatalities in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The video's virality reflects growing calls for stricter penalties, equating texting while driving to DUI offenses, amidst ongoing scrutiny of Turo for related accidents.

Watch this eye-opening footage and join the conversation on how we can curb this deadly trend.

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