Crime & Safety

Minor Injuries Reported in Rollover Crash

The CHP blames the accident on distracted driving.

OAKLAND, CA - The CHP reports minor injuries in a rollover crash this afternoon on NB 13 in Oakland.

According to the CHP, "This crash was caused by a driver who lost control while he was trying to change the radio channel."

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING?

Any distraction that endangers driver, passenger, and bystander safety:

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  • Texting
  • Using a cellphone or smartphone
  • Eating and drinking
  • Talking to passengers
  • Grooming
  • Reading, including maps
  • Using a navigation system
  • Watching a video

--Image via CHP

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