Here comes Old Man Winter, and State Patrol advises driving public to prepare accordingly

The winter months are here and with them come the possibility of adverse driving conditions due to rain, snow, ice or fog. The Washington State Patrol is asking the motoring public to be prepared for these conditions and use caution while driving on the roadways.

Collisions will occur this winter; here are some things law enforcement will expect you to do if you are involved in a collision.

If the collision is minor in nature and the vehicles are drivable; move them to the shoulder of the roadway to clear the traffic lane. Be sure it's a safe location away from places such as the outside of a...