Watch for ice on the Root River, Garden River bridges

OPP NEWS RELEASES

************************* Early winter warning on road conditions

GARDEN RIVER, ON - OPP have been receiving reports early this morning of icy road conditions on the bridges on Highway 17 East, in particular the Root River bridge and the Garden River bridge.

These sections of road freeze much sooner in cold weather and stay frozen long after the sun has risen.

Also watch out for frost, areas of the road that appear black and shiny, as they can cause your vehicle to suddenly loose traction.

Slow down, keep your foot off the brake, and be ready to shift to neutral or step on the clutch as your vehicle crosses these areas.

Check weather and travel conditions before heading out.

Visit the Ministry of Transportation travellers’ road information website at: www.ontario.ca/winterdriving or call the Ministry of Transportation traveller’s information number for local highway conditions at 1-800-268-4686. ************************* Operation Impact had an impact this Thanksgiving weekend

SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - Officers from the Sault Ste. Marie OPP detachment were involved in Operation Impact this past long weekend, a national campaign to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world.

The following is a breakdown of charges laid:

Speeding 65 charges

Seatbelts 5 charges

Suspended driving One charge

Various other moving violations 6 charges

Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act One charge

Documentation related Four charges

Officers patrolled area highways, waterways, and trails looking for behaviour that put drivers, passengers and other road users most at risk including impaired driving, seatbelt use and all aspects related to aggressive driving.

************************* Two motor vehicle collisions reported

SLATER TWP, ON - A pickup truck travelling northbound on Highway 17 Friday evening at 8:20 p.m. collided with a moose.

The driver was not injured but the moose was deceased.

The vehicle had to be towed.

************************* MACDONALD TWP, ON – A minivan travelling on Highway 17 East collided with a bear Saturday evening at 11:15 p.m.

The driver was not injured but the bear was deceased.

There was only minor damage to the vehicle.

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