Patrol reminds drivers to prepare for winter weather
Staff Report
MOUNT GILEAD The Ohio State Highway Patrol reminds drivers to follow safe driving tips and winterize their vehicles in preparation for inclement weather.
Everchanging weather patterns in the winter can catch drivers off guard. You can reduce the risks of being involved in a crash by ensuring your vehicle is ready for the season, adopting winter driving techniques and following general roadway safety.
Last winter, there were 9,073 crashes on snow, ice or slush-covered roads in Ohio. These crashes resulted in 22 fatal crashes, which killed 24 people, both down from the previous winter.