A tragic event occurred on a US highway when a head-on collision claimed the life of a young woman. Shortly after she uploaded selfies and changed her Facebook status, the incident happened. At 8:33 on Thursday morning, 32-year-old Courtney Sanford wrote on Facebook, writing, “The happy song makes me so HAPPY.” The police were shockingly called that same morning at 8:34 regarding an accident.

It was only discovered that there was a link between the Facebook post and the occurrence when Ms. Sanford’s friends saw that her posts online corresponded with the crash. A representative for the High Point Police Department, Lieutenant Chris Weisner, characterized the crash as an actual public service announcement. With the words, “In a matter of seconds, a life was over just so she could notify some friends that she was happy,” he underscored the risks associated with texting and driving.Everyone needs to keep in mind how crucial it is to pay attention when driving.

Fortunately, John Wallace Thompson, the 73-year-old driver of the recycle truck, escaped unscathed. We are all reminded by this unfortunate tragedy of the terrible results of distracted driving. Let this story serve as a reminder to always be safe when driving, both for ourselves and other people. Please spread the word to those you care about, and let’s keep promoting safe driving practices.