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Kuciel Hawthorne Case Study
Case Background: The District charged Kutina Hawthorne with a preventable accident, failing to exercise good judgment, and violation of District policy regarding use of an electronic device. Ms. Hawthorne was involved in a collision with another vehicle. Video surveillance revealed that while stationary at a traffic signal, she used an electronic device. Shortly afterward, music started to play from the device. As she continued driving, the vehicle towing a trailer positioned ahead of her in the right lane activated the left turn signal to merge into her travel lane. When the other vehicle continued to merge into her travel lane she continued to drive forward and contact was made. Ms. Hawthorne failed to drive defensively. The Accident Review
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