Ville Kuusinen, a well-known football commentator for Viaplay, was involved in a car accident on February 26 while driving on the highway between Tampere and Helsinki. The accident occurred when he lost control of his vehicle while overtaking a truck, resulting in his car ending up in a ditch. In recounting the experience, Kuusinen mentioned that at the moment his car went out of control, he felt like just a passenger, underscoring the suddenness and danger of the situation.

The driving conditions were reported to be poor that day, which many news outlets had cautioned about. Kuusinen noted that such weather conditions are commonplace for those in his profession, akin to other professional drivers who regularly face challenging driving scenarios. This acknowledgment reflects a broader reality within Finland, especially in winter when hazardous driving situations can develop quickly.

Fortunately, another driver came to Kuusinen's aid, using a winch to pull him out of the ditch and back onto the road. Expressing immense gratitude to the man who helped him, Kuusinen emphasized that without this assistance, he would have struggled to make it to work later that evening. He shared the news of this accident in the latest episode of his regular sports-themed program, highlighting both the danger of winter driving and the importance of community support in times of need.