Via MattarMedia - A Wayne County man was airlifted to the hospital after he lost control of his snowmobile Sunday evening.
The accident happened near Ridge Road in the town of Williamson. Sheriff's deputies say 20-year old Mason Wilson of Ontario was on a trail when he lost control and hit the handlebars.
He was taken by Mercy Flight to Strong Hospital for treatment. There was no word on the severity of his injuries.
Showing posts with label snowmobile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snowmobile. Show all posts
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Off-Duty Officer Injured in Snowmobile Crash
Via MattarMedia - A snowmobile accident on Sacandaga Lake sends an off-duty East Greenbush police officer to the hospital.
Police say 48-year-old Edward Miano's snowmobile clipped 45-year-old Joe Kelly's snowmobile.
That caused Miano to fall off and hit his head on the ice.
He was flown to Albany Med and is currently listed in stable condition.
Kelly was not seriously hurt and was treated at the scene.
Both men were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
Police say 48-year-old Edward Miano's snowmobile clipped 45-year-old Joe Kelly's snowmobile.
That caused Miano to fall off and hit his head on the ice.
He was flown to Albany Med and is currently listed in stable condition.
Kelly was not seriously hurt and was treated at the scene.
Both men were wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
Utica man in serious condition after snowmobile-truck accident
Via MattarMedia MARCY, N.Y. - A Utica man is in serious condition after police say his snowmobile crossed into the lane of an oncoming truck on Barnes Avenue late Friday night.
New York State Police say that 21-year-old Shane Young was traveling south in the northbound lane of Barnes Avenue in the Town of Marcy.
According to authorities, Young was unable to make a turn and crossed in front of a truck being driven by 21-year-old Jonathon Hare.
Young's snowmobile was hit by the truck. Young was sent to St. Elizabeth Medical Center after sustaining injuries to his back, neck and leg injuries.
A spokesperson for the hospital says Young is listed in serious condition.
An investigation into the accident is continuing.
New York State Police say that 21-year-old Shane Young was traveling south in the northbound lane of Barnes Avenue in the Town of Marcy.
According to authorities, Young was unable to make a turn and crossed in front of a truck being driven by 21-year-old Jonathon Hare.
Young's snowmobile was hit by the truck. Young was sent to St. Elizabeth Medical Center after sustaining injuries to his back, neck and leg injuries.
A spokesperson for the hospital says Young is listed in serious condition.
An investigation into the accident is continuing.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Snowmobile accidents highlight importance of safety
Via MattarMedia - First a Lewis County woman was injured on one and now a Herkimer County man is dead after being thrown from one. Both accidents involved snowmobiles. These two accidents both within the past two days, bring to light the importance of safety while you ride.
To drive that message home even more this week, officials are going to be talking about safe riding-- during International Snowmobile Safety Week.
State Park officials say most of New York's 140,000 registered snowmobiles are operated by safe riders.
Unsafe speeds and alcohol are the leading cause of all snowmobile accidents.
Here are some tips according to GoSnowmobiling.org:
1. Snowmobiling and alcohol don't mix-don't drink and ride
2. Know before you go! Always check local ice conditions
3. When night riding, slow down! Expect the unexpected
4. Ride safe, stay on the trail. Respect private property
5. Know the risks and be prepared. And make every trip a round trip.
6. Cross with care-don't become road-kill
7. Snowmobiling is a fun family life-style activity, join us today
8. Ride smart, ride right, stay in control
9. One is the loneliest number, never ride alone
10. Promote your right to ride-get involved
11. Smart riders are safe riders, take snowmobile safety training
12. Snowmobiling: A way to connect with family and friends
To drive that message home even more this week, officials are going to be talking about safe riding-- during International Snowmobile Safety Week.
State Park officials say most of New York's 140,000 registered snowmobiles are operated by safe riders.
Unsafe speeds and alcohol are the leading cause of all snowmobile accidents.
Here are some tips according to GoSnowmobiling.org:
1. Snowmobiling and alcohol don't mix-don't drink and ride
2. Know before you go! Always check local ice conditions
3. When night riding, slow down! Expect the unexpected
4. Ride safe, stay on the trail. Respect private property
5. Know the risks and be prepared. And make every trip a round trip.
6. Cross with care-don't become road-kill
7. Snowmobiling is a fun family life-style activity, join us today
8. Ride smart, ride right, stay in control
9. One is the loneliest number, never ride alone
10. Promote your right to ride-get involved
11. Smart riders are safe riders, take snowmobile safety training
12. Snowmobiling: A way to connect with family and friends
Monday, January 11, 2010
Colton man hurt in snowmobile crash
Via MattarMedia - A Colton man has serious injuries from a snowmobile accident early Sunday morning.
The Sheriff's Department says 22 year old Wesley Frank was thrown from his sled after sideswiping guardrails on State Route 68 in Pierrepont about 2:47 a.m.
He was taken to Canton-Potsdam Hospital with multiple injuries, then transferred to Fletcher-Allen in Burlington.
The investigation is continuing.
The Sheriff's Department says 22 year old Wesley Frank was thrown from his sled after sideswiping guardrails on State Route 68 in Pierrepont about 2:47 a.m.
He was taken to Canton-Potsdam Hospital with multiple injuries, then transferred to Fletcher-Allen in Burlington.
The investigation is continuing.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Female injured in Herkimer County snowmobile accident
Via MattarMedia STRATFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - A woman riding a snowmobile was severely injured Sunday night just over the Herkimer County line, in the Town of Stratford.
A helicopter from Fulton County was called in to transport her to a hospital, but the Fulton County Sheriff's Department would not give any other information as to how the accident happened or the woman's condition.
A helicopter from Fulton County was called in to transport her to a hospital, but the Fulton County Sheriff's Department would not give any other information as to how the accident happened or the woman's condition.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Man injured when snowmobile flips over
Via MattarMedia WEST TURIN, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a snowmobile accident in the town of West Turin.
According to deputies, Michael Soule, 51, from Stone Ridge lost control of his snowmobile on a hill crest. The sled then flipped over.
Soule was rushed to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He is said to be in good condition this morning.
Authorities say charges are pending.
According to deputies, Michael Soule, 51, from Stone Ridge lost control of his snowmobile on a hill crest. The sled then flipped over.
Soule was rushed to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. He is said to be in good condition this morning.
Authorities say charges are pending.
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