Both directions of Interstate 55 northwest of New Orleans are closed after a series of 25 multi-car pileups killed two people in zero visibility, according to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff.
Wildfires in the drought-stricken state have been burning all summer. The combination of smoke and fog turned deadly.
Abnormal in every part of the US I’ve ever been. I just get off the road in adverse conditions because I know people even trying to be safe is a minority. My area has great public transit and pedestrian infrastructure, if I’m driving I’ve got time to kill.
I don’t like driving faster than I can see in front of me. TIL: I’d be considered abnormal in New Orleans.
People’s willingness to speed in inclement weather boggles my mind.
Abnormal in every part of the US I’ve ever been. I just get off the road in adverse conditions because I know people even trying to be safe is a minority. My area has great public transit and pedestrian infrastructure, if I’m driving I’ve got time to kill.