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The imminent transition of fall to winter is a reminder that maintaining safe driving practices on metro and rural roadways could save a life.
“The weather shouldn’t be a factor on when you’re going to pay attention to the roadway. You should always be driving that way,” said Miami County Undersheriff Matt Kelly.
Ryan Gamboa/KSHBRecently, farmer Billy Waters and his employee were working to beat anticipated rainfall to finish the soybean harvest.
Waters Farms operates numerous fields in the Miami County area, often traveling upward of five miles between each.
“It ripped this whole, whole side of the wheel off,” demonstrated Anthony Croan, grain cart operator for Waters Farms. “I just felt this ‘kaboom.’ Then, I looked to my left, and then I see a truck.”
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