On September 2nd, 2025, at 8:25 pm, a man was driving an Audi near Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas at a high speed and was believed to be distracted when he crashed into a brick wall and died. This situation can shine a light on how dangerous distracted driving and reckless driving can be.

On average, 1,590 people from 2016-2020 died from car crashes involving drunk driving and distracted driving in Las Vegas, according to Ladah.

According to Super Lawyers, the top five causes of car accidents are driving distracted, speeding, driving under the influence, and poor weather conditions.

Distracted driving encompasses a range of activities that can divert your attention from the road, including eating, using your phone, or conversing with others in the car.

In an interview with teen driver and LVA student Dennis Lopez, “I see them swerving or sometimes suddenly stopping because they realize they weren’t paying attention” Lopez said.

This can be dangerous to new drivers, as seeing someone suddenly swerve and come to a sudden stop could cause a wreck or a crash.

Dennis Lopez also said they believe what causes people to be distracted while driving and cause crashes is, “People not paying attention to driving, from looking at other car crashes, animals, phones, or having conversations” Lopez said.

According to the Adam S. Kutner website, Nevada has made it illegal to be on your phone while driving, but distracted driving is still an issue and one of the main causes of accidents.

Lopez was asked if they thought Nevada was doing enough to prevent distracted driving, “I think that they’re trying to do as much, but not enforcing it as much as they should” Lopez said.

Slowing down, paying attention to the road, and the following statement can be helpful ways to prevent a car crash. This can not only help save your life, but also other lives as well.