We all know not to use phones while driving—but 17-year-old Katelyn Ray’s story is the reminder that finally stuck with me. One moment of distraction can end a life.
On Sept. 5, 2018 in Mississippi, Katelyn was driving to pick up her sister when she slammed into a slowing school bus. There were no skid marks. First responders found her still holding her phone. The kids on the bus were okay. Katelyn didn’t make it.
Her family went from waiting for a pickup to facing the unthinkable. Police later shared a photo of the wreck with a blunt warning to “PAY ATTENTION,” hoping her story would save others.
Please keep your phone out of reach. Use hands-free only if you must. No text, song, or notification is worth a life. Honor Katelyn by keeping your eyes on the road.
