Clampet Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 SNOWMOBILE FATALITY IN THE TOWN OF GEORGINA The York Regional Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal snowmobile collision that claimed the life of an Innisfil man on Lake Simcoe in the Town of Georgina. On Saturday January 17, 2009, at approximately 6:10 pm, a 1997 Ski Doo Mach Z 800, driven by a 42-year-old man was travelling southbound on Lake Simcoe on Cooks Bay near the east shore. The snowmobile suddenly struck a wooden ice-fishing hut, which was partially submerged and frozen in the lake. The 42-year-old operator of the snowmobile was thrown from the machine and suffered massive injuries. He was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. This incident remains under investigation by the York Regional Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Despite this tragic event, York Regional Police continues to remind all outdoor winter enthusiasts who enjoy any winter activity to follow these safety tips to keep you and your family safe. • Any individual who decides to go out onto a frozen body of water must make a personal decision to do so, realizing that there is a degree of risk associated with this choice • Know the weather conditions and dress appropriately • Tell someone your planned route and carry a cellular phone for emergencies • If there is limited or no visibility, cancel your activity until such time it can be done safely • If you are operating on unfamiliar trails or frozen bodies of water, always operate your machine in a safe a well controlled manner and be prepared for the unexpected, including open water • Always been mindful of your speed Investigators are seeking witnesses to this collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 1-888-876-5423, ext. 7704, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com. Prepared by: Constable Mike Buchanan 09-14859 January 19, 2009 YORK REGIONAL POLICE Corporate Communications 17250 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 4W5 Public Affairs 1-866-876-5423 Ext. 7099 or 7977 Email: [email protected] [email protected]
ciceri Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 a Mach Z, he was probably moving to fast and by the time he saw the hut he couldn't stop in time. I hate hearing about this kind of stuff as i am a major sledhead, know your limits i guess.
johnnyb Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 That's awful...I wonder if there is any liability to the person who's hut it was...being that it was partially submerged I wonder if that is considered a hazard they should have dealt with? Even though it happens every year, it's still terrible to read about.
Beats Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 Too bad. It's fairly dark by 6:00 and I'm sure speed was a factor. Should be interesting to see if the hut owner has anything to say.
trophypikehunter Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 There is a half sunk hut in the southeast corner of the bay its been there for a few years now if thats the same one, no numbers on it..Sad story...
ecmilley Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 to bad, my condolences to the family, as much fun as snowmobiling is it's way to easy to outrun you headlights at night on a lake, I would say it gets tough to stop quickly at anyspeed over 80km/h for object on the lake. there is also body armour called tek-vest I would recommend to anyone using sleds and atvs
Sinker Posted January 19, 2009 Report Posted January 19, 2009 Yep, put that sled to the bar for a couple seconds and your doing 70 MPH easily. Do it at night, while its snowing, on a trail you haven't riden.....asking for trouble. It happens too much..... Sad story. Sinker
Clampet Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Posted January 19, 2009 There is a half sunk hut in the southeast corner of the bay its been there for a few years now if thats the same one, no numbers on it..Sad story... If that thing was left there, wouldn't that be considered a hazard, and begging fer a lawsuit?
Sinker Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 If that thing was left there, wouldn't that be considered a hazard, and begging fer a lawsuit? If it was registered, it would for sure. Pretty hard to track down the owner with no numbers on it. Sinker
ciceri Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 to bad, my condolences to the family, as much fun as snowmobiling is it's way to easy to outrun you headlights at night on a lake, I would say it gets tough to stop quickly at anyspeed over 80km/h for object on the lake. there is also body armour called tek-vest I would recommend to anyone using sleds and atvs i wear a tek-vest, it was $230 new, you'd think it would be uncomfortable? but no, you cant even notice it and just adds to your warmth.
tinbanger Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 As stated that huts been there ( if its the one I'm thinkin of) for several years . Sitting on 2-3 feet of wAter so I guess its not considered a hazard to navigation . Sorry to hear about the accident , but speed and bad visibility is a bad combination. TB
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