Woman caught texting while driving disabled clients

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- A woman who drives a van for people with developmental disabilities was caught on camera texting while behind the wheel.

Nicole Pressley says she's the one who shot the video of the woman texting while driving, when she was employed at RHD, a non-profit aimed at helping those with developmental disabilities.

Pressley showed News 8 the company handbook which clearly states an employee can be terminated for distracted driving. She says five employees and four clients were in the Ford passenger van when the incident happened three weeks ago.

Pressley was terminated a few days ago for poor conduct. News 8 went to RHD's Connecticut office, but were told to speak with corporate based in Philadelphia.

Pressley says complaints to supervisors went unanswered, so she came to us to ensure former clients will remain safe.