Idaho State Police encourages safe driving during winter weather.

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IDAHO STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE

District 3 Patrol 700 S. Stratford Dr., Meridian 83642

(208) 846-7550

Fax (208) 846-7520

For Immediate Release: 12/23/2016 10:55 pm

Please direct questions to the District Office

Idaho State Police wants to remind everyone of winter driving conditions across the Treasure Valley.

Motorists are urged to slow down, and increase their following distance. In the last two weeks the Idaho State Police have had five patrol cars hit while on the interstate performing investigations. Canyon County Sheriff's Office has had three patrol cars hit in the same time period. Please remember to be cautious around emergency vehicles.

Idaho State Police alone have responded to over 230 crashes this month in the Treasure Valley. This does not include the crashes handled by all the local agencies.

Remember buckle up and restrain your children in appropriate child safety seats.

JS / KB

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Posted in District 3 - Western Idaho