Emerson College – “Text or Die”

“A man on a crusade to end distracted driving—after his 21-year-old daughter was struck and killed in a crosswalk by a driver adjusting his GPS in 2009—spoke with Emerson students September 9, asking to help spread awareness. “I’d love to see you guys out there communicating this message and making a difference,” said Joel Feldman, who spoke at the Bordy Theater to students primarily from the Communication Studies Department, several of whom are producing public service announcements about distracted driving for their classes. “Safe, non-distracted driving is what should be expected of all of us….”  [Read the full article.]

 

Joel Feldman of Pennsylvania speaks about the 2009 distracted driving death of his 21-year-old daughter, Casey, at the Bordy Theater on September 9. (Photo by Michelle Kwong '15)
Joel Feldman of Pennsylvania speaks about the 2009 distracted driving death of his 21-year-old daughter, Casey, at the Bordy Theater on September 9. (Photo by Michelle Kwong ’15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Casey Feldman died at age 21 in 2009 after being struck in a crosswalk by a distracted driver. (Courtesy Photo)
Casey Feldman died at age 21 in 2009 after being struck in a crosswalk by a distracted driver. (Courtesy Photo)