3 things to know if you spot a wrong-way driver

Crashes involving wrong way drivers are extremely dangerous and often deadly due to the potential for head-on collisions, the high speeds involved, and other motorists being surprised by what's in front of them, with little time to react.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Wrong-way crashes in the area

Law enforcement advises you need to do these three things if you see a wrong way driver:

  • Get to the shoulder of the road and stop
  • Flash your headlights and honk your horn, safely try to get the driver's attention
  • Call 9-1-1 and stay put. Do not follow the driver-that puts you and others at risk

MORE: Dayton fatal crash deadliest of 2016 in Ohio

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