HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS-The Haliburton Highlands OPP responded to 10 minor collisions over the weekend due to the first significant snowfall of 2024.
Between November 29, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., and December 2, 2024, at approximately 6:00 a.m., officers responded to 10 collisions on Haliburton County roadways. There were no injuries as a result of these minor collisions.
Near-freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall is a key factor in winter collisions. Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP would like to remind motorists to be prepared for winter driving:
- Conduct a maintenance check on your vehicle’s equipment such as windshield wipers, washer fluid level, windshield defrost fan function and tire condition for winter driving.
- Stock up your winter survival kit in your vehicle with items such as: blanket, candles, flashlight, extra prescription medication, fully charged cell phone, snacks and any other supplies needed for unexpected winter travel problems.
- Stay alert to winter conditions which can change quickly, placing extra demands on your vehicle and driving skills. Drive according to the weather conditions, your ability, and allow extra travel time.
- Check the Ministry of Transportation traveller website prior to heading out for roadway traffic, snowplow locations (Track My Plow), and surface conditions at www.ontario.ca/511.
