The first snow has kept Indiana State Police busy this morning.
As of 11:30 a.m., state police spokesperson Sgt. Rod Russell announced troopers at the Redkey District, which includes Delaware, Grant, Blackford, Jay and Randolph counties, investigated 22 slide-offs, eight property damage crashes and two minor personal injury crashes.
"Light snow has caused bridges, under passes, exit and entrance ramps on I-69 and other state and U.S. highways to become slick, creating hazardous road conditions for motorists," Russell announced.
Driving safe in winter weather: Tips from Indiana State Police
- Pay attention, hang up and drive.
- Allow extra time to get to your destination.
- Clear all windows of ice and snow and remove snow from hood, roof and head lights and tail lights.
- Beware of bridges, underpasses, shaded areas and intersections where ice and snow is slow to melt.
- Slow down to increase traction; don't use cruise control on slick roads. Avoid abrupt stops and starts, slow down gradually and keep wheels turning to avoid loosing traction.
- Use low beam headlights to decrease glare from ice.
- Buckle up.
- Move over and slow down for emergency vehicles.
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