Indiana Drivers Warned Of The Dangers Black Ice Poses
December1, 2011
With winter officially in the air after the first snowstorms of the season, law enforcement and other state agencies are urging motorists to use caution when hitting roadways that may have less than optimal driving conditions. The Tristate News reported yesterday that the warnings come in response to several accidents that occurred due to black ice conditions.
Black ice is a thin layer of frozen water on the asphalt of the road that looks like just a puddle of melted snow, but can be just as slick as inches of packed snow.
Indiana state police report that one such accident occurred Wednesday morning near Winslow, Indiana, when a 31-year-old Oakland City woman wrecked along State Road 61. Troopers confirmed the woman hit a patch of black ice and collided with another vehicle. Both drivers were airlifted to Deaconess Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. A passenger in the vehicle that was struck was also injured and was taken to Jasper Memorial hospital to be further examined.
Troopers say the best way to stay safe in icy conditions is to stay off the road altogether. If you must drive somewhere, buckle up and take it slow.
The Indiana Auto Accident Attorneys with Woods and Woods Injury Lawyers hope that all of Kentucky and Indiana’s motorists stay safe on the roads this winter! If you are the victim of a car accident, contact our attorneys today by completing a free initial consultation form today.
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