SEASONAL WEATHER PROMPTS SAFE DRIVING REMINDER FROM THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Posted: September 19th, 2011 9:55 AM
At approximately 8:00am, Marion County Deputies Peter Marcellais and Steven Duncan responded to a single-vehicle crash on Aumsville Highway, near Joseph Street SE in Salem. The crash conditions included light rain and wet roads.
A 1997 Mitsubishi was traveling westbound on Aumsville when it failed to negotiate the turn and skidded off into the ditch alongside the roadway. The driver was uninjured but his vehicle had to be towed from the scene. Fortunately, the damage to his car was relatively minor.
This crash provides us with an opportunity to remind all motorists that rain makes for slippery roads, especially when it has not rained in a long time. This is because greasy substances like lubricants and oil drip from cars as people drive, and these substances accumulate on the surface of the road until they are washed away. The first rain can loosen these greasy materials, creating an oily slick on the surface of the road which can make driving very dangerous. If you drive after rain, you need to be aware that this slick can interfere with your ability to drive, especially at high speeds.
While driving in the rain, you also have to contend with poor visibility. Driving slowly and staying focused will reduce accidents which may cause damages, injuries, or loss of life.
Drive safely and help us prevent crashes; report dangerous drivers to 911.
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