distracted driving

Elkhart police on Wednesday said toxicology was pending but 20-year veteran Sgt. Jesus Contreras showed no signs of impairment after hitting a parked car. He said took his eyes off the road to reach for something in his squad car.

Drivers in Elkhart County may notice more patrol cars on the roads this month as law enforcement cracks down on distracted and aggressive driving.

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found a reduction in rear-end crashes in two states that adopted broader laws restricting cell phone use by drivers, with fewer loopholes.

Legislation to ban handheld cell phone use while driving appears headed to passage after a Senate committee easily approved the measure.That’s even as…

The South Bend Common Council passed an ordinance Monday night that bans drivers from using their cell phones within city limits. It’s already illegal to…