Statewide Indiana – Today’s winter storm that started around 12 noon today and on through 8 p.m. affected a large portion of the state. During this time frame the Indiana State Police responded to:
- 68 Personal Injury Crashes
- 199 Property Damage Crashes
- 102 Assist Motorist Calls
Fortunately, thus far, the Indiana State Police has not taken any fatality crash reports related to today’s winter storm from 12 noon to 8 p.m.
All motorists are reminded of these important winter weather driving safety tips:
- Reevaluate the necessity of a trip during a winter storm
- If you MUST travel, leave early, reduce speed, have a fully charged cell phone as well as a winter emergency travel kit
- Remember that 4×4 or All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles may allow a driver to drive faster in snow and ice, but these vehicles DO NOT STOP ANY FASTER than a 2 wheel drive vehicle
- Reduce speed and increase following distance
- Wear Seatbelts
- If involved in a property damage crash, the participants should, if possible, move their vehicles off the road to a safe place and exchange information
