Winter conditions lead to 12 crashes

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Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were kept very busy between 7:00 p.m. on February 9, 2016 and 7:30 a.m. February 10, 2016, responding to approximately 12 motor vehicle collisions along Highway 401.

No injuries were reported.

Chatham-Kent OPP is urging motorists to be cautious of officers and tow trucks that are out on Highway 401 today removing vehicles from the ditch and median along the highway.

These collisions are preventable.

Drivers are reminded to slow down and leave lots of space between you and other vehicles in deteriorating road and weather conditions. Adjust your speed to match the road conditions.

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