Motorists Urged to Clean Snow, Ice Off of Vehicles

The Ohio County Sheriff's Office has reported two busted windshields due to ice.

Photo by the Ohio County Sheriff's Office.

(Ohio County, Ind.) – For the safety of the traveling public, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to clear snow and ice from their vehicles.

Two incidents have been reported over the past two days regarding busted windshields due to ice.

In both cases, ice slid off one vehicle and hit a trailing vehicles windshield.

The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to clear snow and ice from their entire vehicle before driving.

Trailing vehicles are also encouraged to maintain more than the normal safe distance other vehicles, specifically those that still have ice on them.

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