Monday, December 10, 2001

THE IMPORTANCE OF A SECURE LOAD
Laird Twp., Ont.,

A motorist travelling on Hwy 17 in Laird Twp. east of Sault Ste Marie found out how important it is to ensure that whatever load you are hauling is safely secured to your vehicle.

On Saturday afternoon at about 2:30 p.m. the man was traveling on Hwy 17 near the Laird Hill. At the crest of the hill was one concrete block in the middle of the road. The man was unable to take any evasive action and he ran over the block. There was extensive damage to the under carriage his mini van but he was not hurt.

Police were unable to locate the vehicle that the block fell off of.


NO INJURIES IN ROLL OVER COLLISION
Goulais River, Ont.,

A Goulais River man was not hurt after his car slid into the ditch and onto its roof.

On Saturday at about 10:30 p.m. the car was northbound on Hwy 17 in Goulais River north of Sault Ste Marie. The driver lost control of his vehicle in the slush and slid across four lanes of Hwy 17. The vehicle slid into the