THREE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS REPORTED
(SAULT STE. MARIE, ON) - Sault Ste. Marie OPP report three motor vehicle collisions over the weekend. Two involving animals and one weather related.
No injuries were reported.
OPP remind motorists that:
- Drivers must SLOW DOWN! - Speed too fast for road conditions is the #1 cause of winter collisions.
- Drive according to the road and weather conditions.
- Leave extra spaces between vehicles - Stopping distances are at least doubled on snowy roads and even longer in icy conditions.
- Know where you are - If you require help in an emergency it will delay the arrival of emergency responders if you don’t know your location when asked.
- Monitor road and weather conditions - Plan your trip and check local weather conditions before heading out.
- Check the Ministry of Transportation website prior to heading out on any trip during the winter - Please do not call 9-1-1 or the OPP for road reports); instead log onto: www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/conditions