End Distracted Driving

Jeanette was riding with her daughter and grandchildren when a distracted dump truck driver ran a red light and crashed into their van. Jeanette was killed instantly, and one of her grandchildren was seriously injured.

A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Jeanette was known for her warmth and compassion. Her story is a heartbreaking reminder that distraction behind the wheel can take away the people we love most.

When 5th graders tell you to put the phone down, maybe it's time to listen.

As part of an EndDD road safety education program, elementary school students learned about distracted driving, safe choices behind the wheel, and how crashes affect families and communities.

Then they became the teachers.

After learning about safe driving, these students created messages for older drivers and teens. Their advice was simple:

📱 Put the phone down.

❤️ People care about you.

🚗 Drive safely.

Sometimes the most powerful safety messages come from the youngest voices.

Road safety is everyone's responsibility, and these students reminded us why it matters.

Recently, endDD founder Joel Feldman was quoted in *The Guardian* discussing youth, technology, and attention.

The issue isn't just what happens on our phones.

It's what happens when we take our eyes and minds off the road.

A quick look can change everything.

Put the phone down. Arrive alive.

Remembering Ashley Johnson, who died at 16 while driving to work. Police believe she was texting just before the crash.

Ashley was known as a happy, caring friend whose life was cut short far too soon. Her story reminds us that no text is worth a life.

These EndDD wristbands are more than accessories. They are reminders of the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the responsibility we all share to drive distraction free.

Each wristband represents a commitment to stay focused, put the phone away, and protect the people around us on the road.

Wearing one is simple. Living by its message can save lives.

Will you make the commitment? Tell us how you stay focused behind the wheel.

Casey Feldman’s story continues to inspire a movement to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and everyone who shares our roads.

At just 21 years old, Casey’s life was cut short by a distracted driver while crossing the street. She was known for her kindness, compassion, and the way she made people feel seen and valued.

Today, her legacy lives on through End Distracted Driving, helping remind drivers that every choice behind the wheel affects the lives around us.

Drive focused. Look out for vulnerable road users. Help make our roads safer for all.

Remembering Calli Ann Murray

Two-year-old Calli Ann Murray was walking home from the park, hand-in-hand with her mom, when a young driver struck them in the crosswalk. Calli was killed instantly.

Her story is a heartbreaking reminder that one moment of distraction can take a life forever.

📵 Please, drive with full attention.

Teens continue to lead by speaking up about distraction and choosing safer habits for themselves and their peers.

Their voices matter. Their choices make a real difference.

When young people encourage each other to stay focused behind the wheel, they help create safer roads for everyone.

The smallest decisions can shape what happens next.

Choosing to stay focused while driving helps reduce risks we cannot always see coming.