Winter Driving Conditions

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE
District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642
(208) 846-7550
Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: December 24, 2016 4:35 a.m.
Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police wants to remind everyone of winter driving conditions across the valley.

Motorists are urged to slow down, and increase their following distance. In the last two weeks the Idaho State Police have had five patrol cars hit while on the interstate performing investigations. Canyon County Sheriffs office has had 3 patrol cars hit in the same time period. Please remember to be cautious around emergency vehicles.

Idaho State Police alone have responded to over 230 crashes this month. This does not include the crashes handled by all the local agencies.

Motorists are advised to always wear their seatbelts and ensure children are secured in their proper safety restraints.

HG/LN
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