People always argue that there are more accidents closer to the holidays. Whether it is the stress of shopping, inclement weather, or just more people on the roads, it always seems to be the case. Unfortunately, for some of the people involved in this accident, they may never have another holiday season again. A horrific wrong-way crash on the interstate injured six people and has left one man fighting for his life.
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Horrific Wrong-Way Crash
Just after midnight, on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Westchester, a horrible accident occurred. Police on the scene shared that six people were injured as a result of a horrific wrong-way crash. The driver of the vehicle that was in the wrong lane is currently fighting for his life, according to the NY Post.
Photos of the scene paint a gruesome picture, as five of the cars are horribly wrecked and one is entirely ripped apart. All those involved in the accident were taken to Westchester Medical Center. However, only the driver of the vehicle in the wrong lane sustained life-threatening injuries.
Details on the injuries and the reasons behind the horrific wrong-way crash have not been released. However, all road closures surrounding the accident have been removed.
How To Stay Safe On The Road
Sometimes, no matter what we do, accidents are bound to happen. However there are precautionary measures you can take to help limit your chances of having a horrific wrong-way crash. GEICO shares many tips on how to best avoid an accident. Some of them are listed below.
- Develop the right attitude about driving
- Never drink or do drugs and then operate a vehicle
- Limit your passengers: GEICO shares that "The risk of a fatal crash increases with every additional passenger."
- Train for poor weather conditions and avoid them if possible
- Limit or avoid night driving as much as possible
