http://kuow.org en http://kuow.org/post/distracted-walking-how-your-smart-phone-could-be-your-literal-downfall <p>According to a new study nearly 1 in 3 pedestrians is distracted by a mobile device like a smart phone when walking into high-risk intersections. Only 1 in 4 looked both ways before crossing the street. &nbsp;</p><p>David Hyde talks with&nbsp;Dr. Beth Ebel&nbsp;who was&nbsp;the lead author on the study. She directs the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research center at the University of Washington. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:16:07 +0000 David Hyde 5369 at http://kuow.org Distracted Walking: How Your Smart Phone Could Be Your Literal Downfall