(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron OPP officers have been busy responding to motor vehicle collisions over the last couple days. Since February 26, 2013 until this morning officers have responded to 10 motor vehicle collisions. Two of the collisions resulted in minor injuries to the occupants and the rest of the collisions resulted in property damage.
Six of the crashes involved a motor vehicle leaving the roadway into the ditch. Two noteworthy collisions were : a collision on Division Line in Huron East involving a Dodge Dakota leaving the roadway and striking a tree. The second was a collision on Goshen Line involving a Chevrolet Silverado that left the roadway and struck a hydro pole.
Huron County OPP encourages motorists to respond to adverse and rapidly changing road conditions by reducing speed and leaving extra space to adjust for reduced braking ability on slippery ice and snow covered roadways.
Drivers need to be prepared for the challenge of winter driving. We have no control over the weather however you do have control over your driving habits. Exercise caution at all times in an effort to safely reach your destination.