January 11, 2011
7:35 a.m.
For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
The Illinois State Police have handled three crashes in the Metro-East in the last hour. None of them have been serious nor have any of them had lane blockage. There have also been a couple calls for cars sliding into the ditch.
Reports coming in from the Troopers on the road indicate that interstate lanes are mostly clear with a little wet and slushy stuff. Most shoulders and ramps are still snow covered.
Please remind the public:
-Make sure your cell phone is fully charged and your vehicle has a full tank of gas. If you get stranded you need to be able to call for help and stay warm.
-Increase your following distance behind other vehicles.
-Just because you are in an SUV/Truck, doesn't mean you are immune from sliding into a ditch.
-Allow for more time to get to their destination.
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