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How a texting and driving tragedy drives one father's educational mission

Dr. Robert Okerblom chose to honor the death of his son through an immense journey—biking from San Diego, California to St. Augustine, Florida, in a matter of just two months. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Krissy McLarty had an opportunity to speak with the father who advocated against texting and driving, each loving mile along the way.

http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/OkerblomQAfinal.mp3

Chrissy is a reporter for WUFT News and can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.