Lisa, left and Jim Thompson, mother and father of Sam Thompson, who was killed while texting and drive on his way from Colfax to Lewiston last fall, unveil a sign that will to be posted at the site where Sam crashed as Sam's grandmothers, Carolyn Haner, far left, and Lavera Wade watch on Wednesday in Spokane. (SR photo: Tyler Tjomsland)

The only parts of Sam Thompson’s car that were recognizable after he drove head-on into a semi last year were the rear wheels and trunk. Everything else was nearly shredded. Thompson, 20, was texting a friend as he drove down U.S. Highway 195 a few miles south of Colfax on Sept. 12. He died at the scene. On Wednesday his parents, Jim and Lisa Thompson, joined several law enforcement agencies to launch a statewide crackdown on cellphone use while driving. Lisa Thompson said her son knew better and had been taught not to use his cellphone while behind the wheel. “He still did it,” she said. “He paid for it with his life”/Nina Culver, SR. More here.

Question: Do you know whether or not your kids text & drive?