People texting while walking more likely to have accidents, study confirms

Participants in simulated environment with random slip hazards were more likely to fall despite trying to be more cautious

In news that will come as a surprise to nobody who has walked down a busy street in the past 10 years, scientists have confirmed people texting while walking are more likely to have accidents.

While previous studies have shown that texting pedestrians are more likely to walk into oncoming traffic, others have suggested young adults have mastered the art of multitasking and are able to text accurately while navigating obstacles.