Tennessee Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc on I-75
As many as 20 vehicles crashed in a three-mile straight along I-75 in northern Tennessee on February 19, 2012. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol Sgt. Stacy Heartherly, the crashes occurred in “near white-out conditions” caused by snowfall and fog. One youth was reported as seriously injured.
The February snowstorm, one that some are calling the “first real winter storm”, dumped a much as nine inches of snow in some areas as it worked its way across the southern states of Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina.
Other states experienced road accidents as well. The Winston-Salem Journal reported dozens of car accidents caused by snow, sleet and rain in North Carolina. In Virginia, a two-car crash on I-95 sent one man to the hospital with critical injuries and closed the northbound lanes.
In addition, power lines were reported down in southern Virginia and West Virginia. About 23,000 Kentucky homes were also without power over the weekend into Monday.
While no one can ever be prepared for winter snowstorms, the Tennessee Department of Safety (TDOS) offers some tips for winter driving to reduce Tennessee auto accidents. TDOS Commissioner Fred Phillips reminds all motorists that, “Winter driving can turn dangerous in a matter of moments. By being prepared, driving defensively and obeying Tennessee’s motor vehicle laws, motorists can reach their destinations safely.
TDOS urges motorists to prepare for the winter season by making sure their vehicles are running smoothly, to always fill the tank with gas before hitting the road, to drive slower than normal in bad conditions and to stay off the roads altogether if possible when winter storms hit.
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