By Police1 Staff
OREM, Utah — Many police departments are using the latest viral trend to spread important messages to younger audiences.
Orem police and fire are the latest to use the mannequin challenge to warn drivers of the dangers of distracted driving, FOX13 reported.
The video shows teenage drivers frozen in place in a violent car accident. One teen holds a phone, stuck mid-text while others are injured from the impact.
“Please don’t be afraid to ask your friends to put their phone down,” video text reads. “Don’t become a statistic. You are too important. Pass it on.”
The departments said more than 3,000 teenagers die yearly nationwide due to distracted driving.