her husband doug callahan was killed when police say a teenager struck their classic car in buoy. the teenager ran a stop sign and was likely texting on her cell phone. >> you don't realize how quickly your life andther people's lives can be affected by a car accident. he was 52. it was too early. >> reporter: talking on the cell phone why driving became a law in maryland today. >> it's a sign of the times and everybody has them but you really have to pay attention. >> reporter: rhonda callahan says it's a miracle she survived the crash. she was in the hospital for five weeks and endured 11 surgeries. she supports the new cell phone ban. sure would not want another family to go through what we've gone thrgh these last four months and if this law does that, this is a success. >> reporter: the callahs, high school sweethearts were on their way to a car shone when the accident happened. she hopes this new law will bring awareness that cell phon can be a deadly distract. >> he'd want us to move on and not dwell on tngs and start living again. so we're going to do t best we can. >> rep