TACOMA, Wash. — Troopers with the Washington State Patrol are reminding drivers to secure their loads after a close call.
Officials said an unsecured piece of metal went into a woman’s windshield in Tacoma around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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“If you see hazardous debris in the roadway call 911!” Batiste wrote.
Pictures tweeted out by Trooper Johnna Batiste showed that the piece came very close to hitting the driver, but officials said the woman was not injured.
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According to the state patrol, a vehicle's load is secure when no cargo can slide, shift or fall onto the road or become airborne.
WSP offered the following five tips to secure a load:
- Tie down load with rope, netting or straps.
- Tie large objects directly to the vehicle or trailer.
- Cover the entire load with a sturdy tarp or netting.
- Don't overload the vehicle.
- Always double-check load to make sure all is secure.
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