Nottinghamshire police have warned drivers about the dangers of using their phones while at the wheel after a woman was disfigured in an accident.
American Liz Marks was left blind in one eye and disabled after she crashed while driving along a Maryland Road in April 2012.
The 20-year-old, who was looking at a text from her mum when she crashed into a lorry that was indicating to turn left, has now released a video highlighting the huge effect the incident has had on her life.
Speaking about the crash, Miss Marks said: "I ignored those warnings about texting and driving because everyone else was doing it, I thought it was okay, I thought I was invincible. But clearly, I was completely wrong."
And Nottinghamshire police have released a statement urging people to not to make the same mistake.
Roads Policing Chief Inspector Andy Charlton said: "Using a mobile phone at the wheel is one of Nottinghamshire Police's 'Fatal Four' causes of serious injury or death on our roads.
"The Force is already out almost daily to crackdown on drivers speeding, using their phones at the wheel, drink-driving and failing to use their seatbelts, which has seen hundreds of drivers targeted in the first two weeks of our recent campaign.
"Risking the likelihood of not being in proper control of a vehicle when you get behind the wheel is not only irresponsible, it is dangerous.
"If you have your mobile phone with you in your vehicle, keep it on silent so you are not distracted. Never answer text messages at the wheel and only ever answer calls whilst using a hands-free device."
