Neighbors helping neighbors; How one man goes out of his way to lend a helping hand

Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth says winter weather leads to more car accidents.
Jordan Viaches, a neighbor of Mason, takes time out of his day to help his neighbors.
The video shows Jordan’s routine while driving.

(The following is a transcript of the full broadcast story)

A neighbor is taking time out of his day to help drivers affected by winter conditions.

Jordan Viaches runs a farm, works full time and in his free time goes on the road.

“I’m going to go play in the snow with my truck, as my wife calls it.”

Playing, as Jordan says, means moving around to help your Mason neighbors.

“See if I can find someone who slipped on the side of the road, has a flat tire, or just needs help shoveling something.”

Many Mid-Michigan drivers face challenges during the winter months, but not everyone has seen a good Samaritan like Viaches on the roads.

“I have tow straps, shovels, lockout kit if you lock your keys in the car, gas if you run out of gas, starters. Little things that annoy people, but I hope I’m here to help.”

Viaches says he does this to give back and as a hobby.

“When they are blocked by the weather.”

Just down the street at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth says winter accidents are far too common.

“It doesn’t take a lot of snow to ice a roadway.”

He emphasizes that driving behavior is key to preventing accidents during these colder months.

“What we need to change is our behaviors. Give yourself more time, slow down, focus on what you’re doing in the car and step away from your phone.”

Back on the farm, Viaches says he plans to continue helping as long as he can.

“It gives me a break from work and I can go out and drive my truck and help people who need it.”

For drivers on winter roads, it’s neighbors like Viaches who make all the difference.

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