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Wendy Jackson discusses "Michael Alerts" - alerting motorists of wrong-way drivers
Good Questions...with Cameron Dole
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.
NBC News Features Lyons & Simmons’ Client’s Push For Road Safety Improvements
May 06, 2024
In a story that was also broadcast on NBC Nightly News, Dallas’ NBC5 senior investigative reporter, Scott Friedman, explored efforts to improve highway safety in the event of wrong-way drivers, following Lyons & Simmons, LLP’s efforts to help create change that will honor the victim of a head-on collision with a drunk driver.
Michael James “MJ” Jackson, 41, a Director of Technology with AT&T, was killed Aug. 13, 2022, in an accident with a drunk driver traveling the wrong way on the President George Bush Turnpike.
Reportaje Especial: "La Alerta Michael: La muerte de mi esposo no fue en vano.”
"Nunca lo voy a poder superar": mujer que perdió a su esposo en accidente causado por conductora ebria
