CHARLOTTE, N.C. —
Following the winter storm, officials are warning drivers to watch for falling ice flying off cars and trucks while driving Monday. In a video circulating online, ice goes flying off the car in front of a driver and smashes into a windshield. "We've had about 30 calls for service on collisions where ice came off a windshield or another vehicle and struck a car," Trooper John Burgin said. Channel 9 crews captured chunks of ice flying off a truck Monday. Channel 9 also watched ice flying off of cars from above Interstate 77 It didn't take long for ice to fly off a van and a truck. The problem is as the sun beats down it's melting the ice on top of your car. when you get on the highway the wind catches it and it's gone," reporter John Paul said. Paul said it can pose a very serious danger. Especially if it's big chunks of ice coming off tractor trailers hitting your windshield, That ice can come through you windshield and cause you harm as well. Of the 30 calls in Un ion County, there were no serious injuries. To prevent your windshield from being harmed a good rule of thumb is for every 10 miles per hour you drive, you need one car length in front of you. "I always stay back away from the car. I'm sure it's going to come off," driver Tim Collins said. "I saw ice flying off cars and trucks today," Collins said. "It'll scare you it's very dangerous." Even if it's not a crime, it could hit your wallet. It's up to the insurance company who is going to be charged the fees. The best advice circulating is clear off your car and keep a safe distance from the car in front of you.
Source: Warning to drivers: Flying ice can break windshields
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