Mother backs campaign tackling mobile phone use when driving
Lisa Thomas' daughter Laura died when a lorry driver ploughed into a car, which flew over a safety barrier and hit her.
Mother: Daughter's death didn't have to happen
A mother from Stafford whose daughter died after a lorry smashed her car into her says it didn't have to happen, because the lorry driver was using his mobile phone to browse pornographic websites at the time.
Lisa Thomas' daughter Laura died last year. She's now backing a campaign to crack down on those using their phones while driving. She says she wants to help prevent future deaths.
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