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WATCH: Driver Loses Control Of Car While Driving In Snow

A driver was captured on the Neighbors app driving in the snow and crashing his car into a person's yard in Lawrenceville over the weekend.

Each year, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15 percent happen during snowfall or sleet, according to the USDOT.
Each year, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15 percent happen during snowfall or sleet, according to the USDOT. (Photo via the Neighbors app)

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA β€” Driving safely in the snow can be a challenge for even the most experienced driver. Unfortunately, one Georgia driver recently had to learn that the hard way.

In a video posted on the Neighbors app, a silver car can be seen driving Saturday in the snow in a Lawrenceville subdivision. As the driver approaches the curve, you can see him lose control of the car and crash it partly into someone's yard. A loud boom is heard as the car slams to a halt.

Fortunately, the driver doesn't seem to be injured, probably more frazzled than anything. In the video, he can be seen getting out of the car to survey any potential damage. The car doesn't seem to want to budge, so he also pushes on the rear. A neighbor then begins to walk toward the driver and you can hear the driver ask, "Any suggestions?"

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Video of the car crashing into a neighbor's yard:

Each year, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy or icy pavement and 15 percent happen during snowfall or sleet, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Remember Georgians, you gotta take it easy in the snow! Accidents can happen quickly, as this one driver found out.

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