UHP urges drivers to slow down after video shows car losing control, sliding

Jan 11, 2023, 2:55 PM | Updated: 4:01 pm

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Highway Patrol is urging drivers to slow down, especially during winter weather conditions, after a vehicle lost control and slid towards the center median.

The incident occurred at 7:49 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7. A location for the slide was not provided.

“Remember black ice, slush, snow, and rain (WET ROADS) means you need to slow down,” read a Wednesday morning Instagram post from UHP.

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Troopers said we need to practice “better driving behaviors” as the next winter storm will be hitting the state Saturday.

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