Weather causing crashes, heat, water problems

There's no question about it, winter weather causes crashes, the Havre Police Department chief said Friday.

Havre Chief of Police Gabe Matosich said the icy streets and cold led to a December pile-up of vehicle crashes, adding that includes the man who allegedly drove through the Budget Inn Motel sign early Thursday.

"They're all driving-conditions-related," he said.

The man, Ian Blaine McCarty, who was arrested on charges including aggravated driving under the influence, after his vehicle slid on ice, catapulting his vehicle into the sign where it was then wedged, Matosich said.

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