(SD&G) – The adverse weather affecting SD&G late Sunday afternoon (01Dec13) resulted in poor road conditions in the United Counties. SD&G OPP officer responded to a total of 42 (Stormont-15, Dundas-4, Glengarry-23) traffic related calls for service consisting of minor collisions to vehicles in ditch/median. Fortunately, no injuries resulted.
Of note, at approximately 9:15pm, a tractor trailer lost control and jack-knifed on Highway 401 South Glengarry Township ending up in the median, partially blocking the eastbound lanes. The affected area was reduced to one lane until approximately 11:00pm as the vehicle was removed.
The message is simple, winter is here, adjust and drive accordingly!!