SHP: Winter Storm Leads To 82 Crashes, Dozens Of Calls For Service In Johnston County
JOHNSTON COUNTY — The State Highway Patrol has responded to 82 traffic collisions in Johnston County since a winter storm moved into the area over the weekend.
As of 6 p.m. Monday, troopers had also handled approximately 80 calls for service related to the storm, including reports of stranded motorists, according to First Sergeant Michael Goldsmith.
One of the collisions occurred Monday afternoon on Interstate 42 (US 70) at Clayton Boulevard. According to the Highway Patrol, a vehicle attempted to merge onto the I-42 at a speed unsafe for the icy conditions, lost control and struck another vehicle.
Both drivers were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries. The driver deemed at fault was cited for traveling too fast for road conditions.
Authorities continue to urge motorists to avoid unnecessary travel and to reduce speed while winter weather persists.
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😂it be the people that’s driving pickup trucks or all wheel drive even front wheel they be thinking mother nature playing that’s why I love my rear wheel you ain’t got no choice but to slow down at atleast 10 mph or get thrown off the road learnt that last year on 70 I was going 35 with my flashers pick ups and 18 wheelers made it seem like the roads where safe man just as soon as I get over to switch lanes the guard rail was looking back at me 😂
In other words, you can’t drive.