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A patch of black ice claimed a truck on Airport Beach Road Tuesday morning, without seriously hurting its driver.

The man was heading toward the airport when the car in front of him started to turn into the LFS parking lot. The driver of the green Chevy 4x4 tried to slow down, but he lost control on the slick roads.

"He slid into the ditch, hit and rolled," says police sergeant Bill Simms.

While the driver did have some injuries to his face, Simms said the man decided to take himself to the clinic for treatment. He's not facing any charges. The truck was set to be towed away later in the day.

Police officers have been keeping an eye out for icy roads since cold weather set in. They notify the maintenance crew at Public Works to salt down the worst spots.

But Simms says drivers should still be careful this winter: "Be cautious of your speeds while traveling, and no sudden braking."