Police around the Las Vegas valley will focus on those not focused on driving

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Whether it’s texting on your cellphone, eating food, or talking with your passengers can turn deadly quickly.

In 2022, distracted driving resulted in more than 3,300 fatal crashes and injured an additional 289,000 people nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Las Vegas Metropolitan police announced it will start a Joining Forces Distracted Driving Campaign on Thursday, Aug. 14. Metro police will work with other valley law enforcement to beef up patrols across the valley until Sept. 1…

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