Multi-Vehicle Crash on HWY 400
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On Monday, the CBC reported that low visibility conditions caused by high winds, blowing snow and snow squalls near Barrie, Ontario led to a severe multi-vehicle collision on Highway 400 involving more than 70 vehicles. Incidents like this remind us of the dangers of driving, particularly in the wintertime, and reinforce the need for reliable vehicle safety systems.
Under adverse weather conditions such as those present at the time of this accident, vehicle safety systems that depend on sensor readings may not be reliable. Augmenting these systems with vehicle-to-vehicle communications could give drivers more information about unseen risks on the road ahead.