This must have been awkward.

A 17-year-old who police say was texting and driving recently crashed into an Iowa State Patrol cruiser.

An ISP Facebook post on Friday featured a photo of the trooper's damaged rear bumper.

“When your head is buried in your phone, bad things can happen,” the post reads, “like running into the back of an Iowa State Patrol car.”

The accident happened August 8th in Audubon County in western Iowa.

Commenters on the ISP Facebook expressed dismay and anger.

Jeff Stevens writes, “See [people texting and driving] all day. Unreal how checking the phone constantly is a priority over safety.”

Jim Tuller writes, “I drive a lot for my job and the amount of people texting and driving is staggering. I'm not sure how to fix the problem but it's a big one.”

The ISP post ends with a message in all-caps telling drivers to put their phones down when driving.

The ISP tells KWQC the driver was cited for unlawful use of an electronic communication device which carries a fine of $127.50.