Blast of Weather Keeps Troopers Busy

By Sergeant Ron Galaviz on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 |

Troopers from the Fort Wayne Post of the Indiana State Police had to contend with the driving behaviors of motorists while making their way through the onslaught of weather that Mother Nature threw their way yesterday.

In a 12 hour period from 2:00 pm on Tuesday until 2:00 am on Wednesday, troopers responded to and investigated a total of 16 vehicle crashes, of which nine involved personal injury. None of the nine were reported to have involved serious or life threatening injuries. A total of 42 vehicle slide offs were also reported and responded to.

The Indiana State Police continues to advise motorists that the weather alone is not responsible for vehicle crashes or slide offs, it is the driving behavior exhibited by motorists that do. Beginning tomorrow, December 1st, motorists can visit INDOT’s Traffic Wise website (www.TrafficWise.in.gov) or they can call toll free, (800) 261-7623 for up to date statewide road and weather information.

For more information on winter driving safety, please visit the following link to learn more: http://www.in.gov/isp/2858.htm .

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