CHICAGO SKYWAY CLOSES AFTER 12-CAR PILEUP; 15-CAR PILEUP ON I-294 RAMP
Icy roads made Chicagoland roads hazardous last night. Drivers should be extra cautious when driving in icy road conditions. The Chicago Skyway was closed from about 9:30 p.m. to 11:20 p.m. on December 23, 2009 after a 12-car pileup occurred. After the pileup, accidents continued to occur on the Skyway causing the police to close the road.
Also, the ramp from northbound Interstate 294 to westbound Interstate 88 was closed after a 15-car pileup occurred.
When driving in icy road conditions, remember the following tips:
-Keep your distance from the car in front of you and behind you. If you feel that the car behind you is following too closely, pull over and let them pass you.
-When driving over ice, snow and slushy road, do not brake suddenly or rapidly turn the steering wheel.
-If your car starts to skid, release the brake and turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.
-Reduce your speed before approaching a curve in the road or an exit ramp.
