MICHAEL ALERT
NTTA cameras show a wrong-way driver on the The President George Bush Turnpike, Dallas on Aug. 13, 2022.
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MICHAEL JACKSON
The morning of August 13th, Michael was driving home to his wife. Unbeknownst to him, a wrong-way drunk driver also happened to be on the road driving the opposite direction, just a few miles from his home in Wylie, TX.
MJ AWARDS
Despite his life being cut short, his influence on the lives of many is felt to this day. He touched so many people and the love and adoration he’s received since his passing is a testament to that truth.
News & Media
Cameron Dole Interview - Wendy Jackson discusses "Michael Alerts" - alerting motorists of wrong-way drivers
In this interview , we visit with Wendy Jackson, widow of Michael - who was killed by a wrong way driver in Texas. Wendy has been working to bring awareness of the technology that exists to alert motorists of such dangers, especially in larger cities. We discuss key points in making this life-saving technology available - understanding, legal hoops, and the costs associated with implementation. Learn how you can help make this a reality, and possibly save the lives of someone close to you!
Could your phone help save you from a wrong-way driver?
Wrong-way drivers have caused fatal car crashes in Texas, killing 650 and injuring 800 people in just 10 years. However, new technologies are being developed to warn drivers before impact, including one created by family and friends of a victim in Collin County. NBC 5’s Senior Investigative reporter Scott Friedman has the emerging solutions.
Preventing wrong-way traffic deaths
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.
May 2, 2024
Hispana que sufre la muerte de su esposo propone una alerta sin precedentes para salvar a conductores
Wendy Jackson, tras la pérdida de su esposo en un accidente causado por un conductor ebrio en sentido contrario, lidera una campaña para implementar alertas inmediatas en las carreteras de Texas. Están presionando para que estas alertas se envíen directamente a los teléfonos de los conductores.
