Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc, Ohio Patrol Driving Tips
Motorists encourage to prepare vehicles.
From December 2011 through March 2012, 15,526 crashes occurred on snow, ice or slush covered roadways killing 27 people and injuring 4,529. Speed-related factors were reported as a cause in 72 percent of these crashes, according to the Ohio State Patrol. This actually represents a 59 percent decrease from the winter of 2010-11, but is largely attributed to last year’s mild winter. The Ohio State Patrol has broken Ohio into nine reporting districts. District 2, which includes Lorain County, had 1,330 winter-weather related crashes. “In case of a vehicle breakdown, motorists should turn on their hazard warning lights, safely position the vehicle as far off the road as possible, call #677 for assistance and remain in the vehicle until help …
