August 26, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Jessica VanBynen, Deputy with Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. They highlight the critical issue of distracted driving, underscoring how modern vehicle technology and various distractions compromise drivers’ focus on the road. Deputy Jessica VanBynen from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office recounts her traumatic experience of being severely injured during a routine traffic stop when a distracted driver side-swiped her patrol car, pinning her between vehicles. VanBynen’s injuries have resulted in multiple surgeries, daily pain, and a prolonged absence from work. She stresses the importance of driver attentiveness and adherence to laws requiring drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.