Three Separate Road Accidents Reported in California as Wet Conditions Caused Slippery and Dangerous Roads

According to recent reports, three road accidents happened in California due to wet conditions and slippery and dangerous roads.

The heavy rain caused wet roads and travel hazards. As the rain began to fall, it was expected that road conditions could also be affected.

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Angeles National Forest on September 28, 2020 near Santa Clarita, California

According to AccuWeather News, on December 6, 2022, the report said three separate road crashes occurred in Santa Clarita, California.

A dramatic road crash of the car was captured in a video on Friday morning. According to the person who recorded the scene, Tomas Dorado explained that he was in disbelief seeing the frightening road accidents. The person who witnessed the video was also shocked by the footage showing the accident.

The report said that rescuers were immediately deployed to help with the injuries of passengers involved in the accident. The news added that the clean-up of the road resulted in about 40 gallons of spilled fuel.

Meanwhile, authorities would look into the incidence of road crashes recorded.

As the weather conditions are seen to be colder than before, it is expected that the weather causing heavy rain and snow could impact road safety.

Those lovers of skiing should also consider the best conditions for skiing. Those planning could check online for the best ski conditions in their regions.

West Coast Storm

In the previous report, the National Weather Service said a storm affected portions of the West Coast, resulting in freezing rain and snow.

The advisory said that snow could reach from three to four inches. Meanwhile, rain could reach up to 0.1 inches.

Also Read: Cold Rain and Snow Expected on West Coast This Week, Bringing Beneficial Rain to Ease Drought

The West Coast storm that persisted until Monday morning resulted in travel hazards due to snow and winds' reduced visibility.

How to be safe on the road

As the weather conditions on the West Coast and California experienced a round of rain and potential snow, the forecast said that it could cause travel hazards, poor road visibility and slow commute.

Heavy rain could also result in flooding that could disrupt major roads in the United States. As a result, getting safe on the road is important, especially if you and your family are set for travel activity.

Check the weather.

Weather forecasts advise motorists always to check current weather development or conditions. Travel hazards and storm and hurricane watches are also announced.

Knowing the current weather forecast could help you prepare for the coming storm. You can reschedule your trip or avoid areas with severe weather conditions, especially if the road is near or in mountainous or landslide-prone areas.

Check your vehicle

Carefully checking your vehicle for potential damage and preparedness for road trips or commute is important as the storm could cause flooding on main roads.

Part of checking is the car's camera and making sure your mobile phones are fully charged.

Stay at home if needed.

If the storm becomes severe, affecting road commutes, it would be best to cancel your trip to the nearest day without severe weather conditions.