Watch CBS News

Colorado father shares message about distracted driving with students after daughter's death

Father shares message of grief of losing a daughter in schools across Colorado
Father shares message of grief of losing a daughter in schools across Colorado 02:09

One father is sharing an important message with students about distracted driving. Joel Feldman's daughter Casey was killed by a distracted driver 14 years ago when she was just 21 years old.

father-of-teen-killed-5vo-transfer-frame-234.jpg
Joel Feldman's daughter Casey died after she was killed by a distracted driver.  Joel Feldman

Now, he's sharing that story and spreading the message of how dangerous distracted driving can be, not only with teenagers but their parents as well. 

On Friday, Feldman shared the message with students at Boulder Prep High School. 

father-of-teen-killed-transfer-frame-731.jpg
One of the slides used in the distracted driving session.  CBS

"We're teaching them so they'll get mom and dad to put the phone down and so when they get their licenses it'll be less likely that they will choose to drive distracted. That's how we keep them safe on the roads," said Feldman.   

Distracted driving leads to more than 15,000 crashes every year in Colorado. 

father-of-teen-killed-5vo-transfer-frame-37.jpg
  Joel Feldman CBS
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.