Slick Roads Causing Accidents Countywide

Written on December 26, 2012 by InkFreeNews Archive

Categories: News Archive 2012

At around 11 a.m. today Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Chris Francis responded to this accident which occurred on SR 15, just south of Leesburg.
According to Francis, Joshua Fair, 24, of Elkhart, lost control of the van which went off the road on the east side and struck a NIPSCO pole. (Photo by Dani Molnar)

As the snow falls in Kosciusko County today and the winds intensify, dispatchers and emergency crews are busy tending to traffic accidents.

Officers are reporting slick road conditions all over the county and even on city streets today and are urging motorists to use caution.

So far none of the accidents have been serious, but property damages are mounting and road conditions are expected to worsen as the storm continues.

To see a map of driving restrictions in each county, click HERE.

This roll-over crash happened on Wooster Road near Pierceton early this afternoon and is one of many that has occurred since the snow started falling late this morning. No serious injuries have so far been reported.

Indiana State Police are also maintaining a website where statewide road conditions are being updated. Motorists can also learn about traffic conditions, road closures, construction information, and crashes by clicking this link or calling 1-800-261-ROAD (7623).