On Monday, November 14 at about 12:00 a.m. the Washington County Sheriff's Office investigated a single vehicle rollover accident in the area of I-41 at Hwy 144 in the Town of Polk.
A passing motorist called 911 after she saw a vehicle suddenly veer off the road and roll twice.
The car came to a rest in the gore area between I-41 and the northbound Hwy 144 off ramp.
First responders arrived to find a four occupants of the vehicle. Two of the occupants were adults and two were children ages 1 and 14.
Further investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle, a 39-year-old Appleton woman, was driving northbound when she threw a Snickers candy bar wrapper out of the vehicle's window.
That action somehow caused her to lose control of the car and veer off the road.
All of the occupants were transported to area medical facilities with only minor injuries.
The driver was cited for failure to maintain control and operation after suspension.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that they highly advocate the use of safety restraints, bar none. They say, "it is advice we would encourage you not to snicker at."
