Ice and Snow Causes 8 Accidents in 5 Hours

On Monday January 13th Benton County Fire District 6 responded to eight motor vehicle accidents in five hours on Interstate 82. Winter weather ice and snow hit our Fire District around 3:00 pm on Monday. Drivers on Interstate 82 experienced severe driving conditions. Many of whom, did not have vehicles that were ready for the slick conditions or were traveling too fast. Luckily no one was seriously injured.