Snow-Covered Signs Cause Traffic Problems; One Person Hospitalized

One person was sent to the hospital Saturday morning after a snow-covered red light led to a two-car accident.

According to police reports:

The accident happened at the intersection of Chicago and Puetz about 10:15 a.m. Saturday. The driver told police it difficult to see the light because it was covered by snow. By the time he noticed the light was red, it was too late.

He collided with another vehicle, which then struck a sign. Both vehicles suffered major front-end damage. 

A passenger in one of the vehicles was taken to the hospital with head and knee injuries. The driver was cited for running a red light.

Snow-covered signs were a problem throughout the city on Saturday thanks to Friday night's snowfall.

Police dispatchers said they received many reports of south-bound traffic lights covered. The Oak Creek Police Department notified the Sheriff's Department that all lights along Howell Avenue should be scraped.

Road conditions were also slick. A minor accident was reported on the Rawson Avenue overpass, and a two-car accident occurred near Howell and Oak. Both were on account of icy conditions.

A hill near Long Meadow Drive and Drexel Avenue was closed after cars went down the hill and were unable to stop.