(La Porte County, IN) - The first snowfall of the season resulted in several motor vehicle slideoffs and accidents during the morning commute today.  Among the incidents this morning, a vehicle slid into a ditch along U.S. 35 and Interstate 94 around 8:30 a.m.  Prior to that, a motor vehicle reportedly slid into a yard off Joliet Road.

So far, authorities have not reported any serious injury accidents from the mostly slushy road conditions that resulted from about an inch of wet snow fall.  Police are urging motorists to practice their winter driving skills, like keeping plenty of distance from other vehicles and braking sooner to avoid sliding into intersections.