Law enforcement: 'Please stay home,' snowstorm crashes in Kansas - KSNT News
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Law enforcement is encouraging motorists to stay home and avoid non-essential travel if at all possible.
The Kansas Highway Patrol tweeted a photo of a Wyandotte County crash Thursday morning encouraging residents to “…change your plans and stay home!” Trooper David Morrison described the road conditions as “snow-packed, icy, and will be for awhile.”
Troop G of the Kansas Highway Patrol, near Wichita, tweeted that “Visibility reduced due to falling and blowing snow.” Troopers asked if you must travel, turn on your headlights, and increase your following distance.
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office gave a shout-out to its deputies, who are out in the winter storm working crashes and responding to emergencies.
The sheriff’s office said it is responding to multiple accidents and asked motorists to “Please, slow down.”
Deputies warned drivers the roads are icy and snow-packed, use caution and avoid driving if you can.
The Sheriff’s Office has implemented Phase III accident reporting as well. During Phase III, deputies will only investigate crashes that are listed below.
- Injury, possible injury or death to any person
- Possible impairment of a driver due to drugs or alcohol
- Hit-and-run incidents
- Incidents where there is a disturbance between the parties involved
- Any hazardous material situation
- When the accident results in major traffic congestion
- When there is damage to a vehicle to the extent that towing is required
The Topeka Police Department announced early Thursday morning that walk-in accident reporting will be in effect for the city.
Near Kansas City, the Kansas Highway Patrol is reporting “multiple slide-offs, vehicles stuck in the snow.” Tropper Lt. Cory Beard posted an image to social media of a semi that is stuck in the snow in the Kansas City area.
The KHP Trooper offered this advice, “Use extreme caution if you do have to travel. Watch for and move over for emergency vehicles, and don’t crowd snowplows.”
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