Driver hopes UDOT will take responsibility after ice fell from freeway sign, smashed his windshield
Marcin Karpinski tells FOX 13 he noticed what he described as an “ice missile” falling from the sign. With less than a second to react, he braced himself for impact.The ice hit the passenger side of his windshield and shattered the glass. The cost for repairs totaled $1,500.
After filing a report with Utah Highway Patrol, Karpinski says he went to the Utah Department of Transportation hoping they would take responsibility for the damage.“If I don't remove snow from my vehicle and I cause damage, I am responsible,” Karpinski said. “When they don't remove snow from a sign, they are not, they claim it's not our fault. This bothers me a little bit.”
Karpinski paid for the repairs. He is thankful nobody was hurt. He hopes others see his dashcam video and remember to clear ice and snow from their cars and anything else that can cause a hazard on the roads. “It could have went through and hit me or somebody else on the passenger side. It could really be hurtful,” he said. “Please remove the snow.”
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