THE FROST IS ON THE PUMPKIN!
Autumn is upon us and the weather is getting chillier in Chicagoland. I have already seen frost on the pumpkin... and on my windshield! It is important to scrape any frost from your car windows before hitting the road. There have already been reports of accidents related to frosty windshields.
In Waukegan, a construction worker was struck by an SUV on Route 45, just outside of Vernon Hills. Lake County Sheriff's Sgt. Christopher Thompson said a flagger was attempting to direct traffic to enable a semi truck to back into the construction site entrance when the worker was struck by a white GMC Yukon XL. The driver of the Yukon XL was charged with failing to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving with an obstructed windshield and failing to stop for a flagger.
Wells told police at the scene that there was light frost on her windshield, but she felt she could still see. "She did not see the flagger," Thompson said.
Additionally, a Wausau, WI man was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot when he was hit by a car early in the morning....and a frosty windshield may have been to blame. The Wausau Police Department said the car's windshield was clearly obstructed.
It is negligent to operate your motor vehicle without a clear view. Don't take the risk. Take the extra time to protect other motorists and pedestrians and scrape your windows.
