The family of a man who died of exposure in the snowstorm that trapped hundreds of motorists on a southwestern Ontario highway hopes his death will remind others to stay safe in harsh weather.
Neeland Rumble's family says the 41-year-old had a storm safety kit in his car but left it behind when he tried to walk to work after the vehicle got stuck in a snowdrift.
The body of Mr. Rumble was found Tuesday afternoon about 50 metres away from his car.
His body and car were found near Ridgetown, Ont., some 75 kilometres away from the scene of a highway closure that trapped 300 motorists in their vehicles overnight.
Police generally advise drivers to remain in their vehicle if they get stuck in a storm and call for help on a cellphone.