Driving can be a fun and enjoyable activity. Unfortunately, driving is also hazardous and can result in accidents. Every year in Wisconsin, 40,000 people are injured in automobile accidents. Auto accidents can cause property damage, injuries and even fatalities. Because of the enormous impacts involvement in an automobile accident can cause, it is important that all drivers practice safe driving at all times. Recently, an accident occurred in Bay View, Wisconsin.

The accident happened on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. The accident involved a vehicle and two parked vehicles. Law enforcement officials believe that the driver of the vehicle struck the two parked cars while traveling near Superior and Estes. Law enforcement officials responded to the scene of the collision and were able to extricate the driver from his vehicle. The driver of the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the collision and was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. Law enforcement officials are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Drivers should practice safe driving every time that they get behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Some essential safe driving practices everyone should employ include avoiding distracted driving, paying full attention to the roadway, avoiding using the phone and texting and driving, and traveling at a speed in accordance with the speed limit. By ensuring that every time we drive we practice safe driving, we can help keep the roadways safer for everyone. Practicing safe driving helps to prevent accidents and injuries. Playing our part in keeping the roadways safe is not only important for our own safety, but for the safety of others on the roadways as well.