The massive amount of snow that dumped on Ball State University's campus overnight and this morning may have been a headache for motorists, but it also helped keep them safe.
Not only have the roads been cleared of any serious accidents, Ball State police deputy chief Bob Fey said, but his office has not investigated any accidents around the campus area this afternoon. Fey said today's school cancellation was successful in limiting the number of vehicles on the road. But he also credited the foot of snow on the ground this afternoon.
"Had we had less snow, and had the roads been icy slick and a lot of cars on the roadways, we would've had accidents on the roadways," Fey said. "But because we had so much snow, it really kept people off the roadways. And people who were on the roadways were going slower and not sliding into each other."
Kent Bullis, who works at the Amelia T. Wood Health Center, said the same trend carried over to a lack of injuries. Bullis said the last time Ball State received significant snow fall it resulted in seven snow-related injuries. There have been none so far today or yesterday, and Bullis said it's because the large volume of snow has kept many students inside.
Even though it's been a quiet day so far in the Health Center, Bullis said, he and the staff are ready if someone does need medical assistance.
"Honestly, we don't do anything specifically to prepare," Bullis said. "The most important thing is that we stay mentally prepared for when we are needed."
Fey said the peak danger period for accidents will be tonight, after enough snow has melted away for tires to be closer to ice on the roads. He said motorists should be particularly careful at intersections and give themselves plenty of time to slow down.
Continued checking DayWatch on bsudailynews.com for further updates as the day progresses.
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