Indiana State Police release weekend weather statistics
Posted: Dec 26, 2022 7:31 AM EST
Due to the blizzard-like conditions that blew through Michiana over the holiday weekend, many motorists found themselves driving in difficult situations.
Those weather conditions led to Indiana State troopers to respond to a high amount of vehicle incidents throughout the past several days, particularly between Thursday afternoon and Sunday morning.
State police from the Indiana Lowell Post compiled a list showing the number of motorists served and response rates:
- Property Damage Crashes- 153
- Crashes Involving Injuries- 28
- Slide Offs (non-damage but tow required)- 83
- Assist Motorists- 157
- Impaired Drivers- 5
- Troopers Injured- 1
Troopers also issued a thank you to several local police departments as well as the Indiana Department of Transportation for their support throughout the winter weather event.