As we have covered in previous articles, the snow is a major hazard. Not only does it obstruct driving, it also causes vehicles to slide due to the loose road surface.
On the evening of 27th November, a male crashed into a wall in Jefferson, following reports of a vehicle swerving into oncoming traffic. A witness reported that they saw a car swerve into oncoming traffic which caused a black truck to spin out.
Upon arrival on the scene, we saw the large black truck against a wall, with surrounding officers and paramedics.
The male was found to be conscious and in a good condition, with minor injuries from the impact. However, the male was quite disturbed at the fact of who people were, and their role. He seemed to had forgotten the incident.
As we watched over, the paramedic on scene was certain on a neck assessment, however the male refused, claiming to be fit to continue his journey. The paramedic followed the relevant steps in order to get the male to sign a disclaimer, before leading the incident.
Following the response from both the police and paramedics, refusing treatment that appears paramount could be seen as a waste of both time and services. With the increased pressure on public services, currently staff and resources are thin at best.
Dangerous Driving + Snow = Accidents
While driving on the wrong side of the road is dangerous anyway, in the snow it is a complete disregard for life. The witness stated that she clearly saw a vehicle travelling in the wrong direction, which as a result, caused this vehicle to crash into the wall in Jefferson.
Over the past few days, we have reported an incident where a male lost his limbs along with several other incidents too.
It seems the message isn’t clear. But the snow is a hazard. It must be respected. Please apply some common sense when driving in the snow. Failing that, slow down and approach everything with caution.
The Los Santos Weather Office has confirmed that the snow is due to continue for several days at least.