Crashes on snowy roads kept Chatham-Kent police busy Wednesday.
Article content
Emergency crews were called to Creek Road in Harwich Township about 11:30 am after a northbound vehicle failed to navigate a bend and collided head-on with another vehicle, police said. Minor injuries were reported.
Article content
The driver of the northbound vehicle was charged with careless driving, police said.
About 1 pm, a vehicle went off Kenesserie Road in Howard Township and struck a utility pole, police said. The driver was injured.
Then in Rushton’s Corners about 6:30 pm, a vehicle slid off Kent Bridge Road while trying to avoid colliding with a passing vehicle. The driver was injured.
Police offer these safe winter driving weather tips:
- Check your vehicle’s condition and keep the gas tank at least half full.
- Check the forecast for weather conditions and road closings.
- Slow down and maintain a safe following distance
- Avoid sudden braking, accelerating, and turning.
- Pass cautiously, only when necessary and when visibility is clear.
- Use headlights, wipers, and defrosters for better visibility and clear all windows before driving.
- Be informed and prepared: Listen to updates and carry a winter survival kit.
Share this article in your social network