Winter Hazards Cause Vehicle Damage Across US

In Kansas, a semi-truck narrowly avoided disaster when a block of ice flew off a van, shattering the truck's windshield. Despite sustaining minor injuries, the driver managed to bring the vehicle to a safe stop and refused hospital transport. The incident, captured on video by the Chase County Sheriff’s Office, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by uncleared snow and ice on vehicles, prompting authorities to urge drivers to take extra precautions. In Northern Idaho, a car crash into a snowplow marked the fourth such incident this winter, highlighting the importance of driving cautiously near snowplows and utilizing tools like the Idaho 511 system for road conditions. The Idaho Transportation Department emphasizes the necessity of emergency winter kits and slowing down in icy conditions to prevent accidents.