I've no doubt that speeding, tailgating and a general failure to take prevailing conditions into account were also "contributing factors."
The incident occurred about the time an afternoon thunderstorm struck, he said. “Weather was a contributing factor.”
I’ve no doubt that speeding, tailgating and a general failure to take prevailing conditions into account were also “contributing factors.”
I travel this route everyday. I’m sure you are right. University Parkway exit where this accident occurred is ALWAYS heavy traffic, slow, and a lot of lane changing. Tailgating and aggressive driving are huge problems all along this stretch of 75. Luckily I travel north on 75 in the afternoon and only took an extra hour to get home yesterday.
Sarasota has been having quick afternoon torrential downpours. I’m sure visibility and slick roads contributed, but crazy driver’s typically slow down to about 60-70 during rain, instead of 80-90 mph. I’m not kidding.
The accident wasn't precipitated by precipitation.
One of the headless drivers in the left lane abruptly turned off her left turn signal.
Everyone behind her panicked.
People don’t slow down these days on slippery roads. They probably won’t learn their lesson today.
We have a winner. There are so many people driving foolishly these days, that it only takes one little slip.
Ealrier this week I got flipped off FOR STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT.
46+ cars. How many drivers among them were texting or otherwise using their cellphones?
I drive that area quite often. The traffic in that area isn’t too bad. We’ve been having very heavy rains which turn visibility to zero and make the roads very slick. All it takes is one person doing something stupid and accidents occur.