textident

plural textidents

1. informalAn accident caused by a driver or pedestrian focused on texting.

   Simulator instructor Robert Bliss told Zukowski the "textident" -- an accident caused by texting -- was inevitable.

   2013 October 9, Dick Lindsay, “'Distractology 101' simulator teaches Lee students driving, texting don't mix”, in The Berkshire Eagle

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   It doesn’t take much for a driver to have a “textident,” according to Distractology 101, a hands-on tool to teach new drivers how texting, emailing, snacking or other distractions can lead to car accidents.

   2011 September 6, Deborah Allard, “Crash course gets young drivers' attention”, in The Herald News

   The key is walking with a friend while you are texting. Any person will do as long as they have clear eyesight. While this may seem rude, you will have your own personal crossing guard to prevent textidents and possibly save your life.

   2012, Katie Krall & Katie Kaminsky, "A Hawk's declassified school survival guide", Southwords (Maine Township High School, South), Volume 49, Number 1, 14 September 2012, page 10