Versailles:Troopers from the Indiana State Police, Versailles District were kept busy over the weekend as a result of the recent winter storm. During the 24 hour period between 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 5 and 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6 troopers investigated 10 property damage crashes and one minor personal injury crash. In addition to the crashes investigated, troopers responded to 22 reported slide offs. The majority of the incidents occurred along I-74 with nine of the crashes and 18 slides offs investigated on this stretch of roadway. Most of the incidents were the result of motorists driving too fast for the slick and hazardous road conditions.

The National Weather Service is forecasting another winter weather event over the next couple of days predicting an additional 2-4 inches of snow. In addition to the snow, forecasters are also predicting windy conditions that can cause blowing and drifting of snow. Your Indiana State Police are reminding motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions. If you must travel, reduce your speed, increase the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you, leave early for your destination, and be sure to buckle up.

For the latest on current road and weather conditions, tune in to your local radio or television stations or visit the Indiana Department of Transportation website at http://www.trafficwise.in.gov/ or call the 24 hour road and weather line at 800-261-ROAD (7623). Citizens are urged to avoid calling state, county, or local police dispatch centers to obtain road and weather conditions. These lines should be kept open for emergency calls.

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Troopers Kept Busy after Winter Storm