Snowgirl38 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I just read this, maybe we all should slow down... MONTREAL - At least five people were killed in snowmobile accidents in Quebec this weekend, bringing to at least 16 the number of people who have lost their lives in snowmobile accidents in the province this season. On Saturday, a 29-year-old man died after his snowmobile hit a tree in Gracefield, in the Outaouais region. The Sûreté du Québec took a blood sample to determine if alcohol was a factor in the accident, said Sgt. Daniel Thibodeau of the SQ. Also Saturday, a man died after his snowmobile struck an object on a river in the Outaouais region. On Friday, a 53-year-old woman died after she lost control of her snowmobile on a curve and hit a tree in Lotbinière. Earlier that afternoon, a 19-year-old man perished after his snowmobile hit a car while he was crossing Highway 249 in St. Georges de Windsor in the Eastern Townships, Thibodeau said. On Friday morning, a 52-year-old man died after his snowmobile hit a tree that had fallen on a trail in the Saguenay region. Speeding and alcohol are the two main reasons for snowmobile accidents, Thibodeau said. Last year, the SQ handed out 1,600 tickets for various infractions. The SQ patrols 32,662 kilometres of trails in the province. Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/least+killed+Quebec+snowmobile+accidents+this+weekend/6034288/story.html#ixzz1kJdq3wCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnomoGary Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Sad to read such things :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowmaster2112 Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 And 3 died this weekend on Tug Hill here in New York. Pray for them and their families ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmk Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 one thing we can all agree on. Enjoy the day and live to cherish the memories of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towing Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 condolences to all mourning familys and friends :( it's a good occasion just to remember to take care a bit more when we ride. Slowing down will never hurt us, it will just make the ride a bit longer... who will complain of sledding more !!! Alain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH-Moose Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 One must have been a near death experience in the maurice park. F1100 southbound missed a right hand turn,flew over a culvert on the left and was slowed down by the 2-4 inch trees. Happened sunday, we rode by monday am, saw the local club(?) folks winching the wreck up the embankment. Stopped to help and to load it onto the towed trailer. They said the guy was hauled off on a stretcher sunday, condition unknown. Going way too fast for his ability. Have pics, but no way to post from the trail. Usually the arctic cats are just broken down on the side of the trial, this one was wrecked and totaled big time by out of control rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markusvt Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH-Moose Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 OK orange cat wins the prize! Where/when was that? Hope he punched out and ejected before impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpysanta Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 hope he bailed before impact.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greasemonkey Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Last year in Old Forge, a snowmobiler missed a turn at a very high rate of speed, on one of the back roads and hit a bank and hit a tree at full speed, head on........ 17 feet above the road!!! Hit the tree with his head. It was 2 a.m. and he was drunk. I don't want to say what the description was when they removed his helmet, but just imagine a head with no skull bone. I argue the drinking and riding topic till I am blue in the face but yet can never get anyone to see the light. Please don't drink and ride and please stay tight to the right. My kids will be happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I once read about the dangers of snowmobiling. It was enough to make me give up reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowgirl38 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I once read about the dangers of snowmobiling. It was enough to make me give up reading. I usually dont read those things either but a friend of mine wanted me to be safe this year. Last year I was in a bad accident in Clova,I missed a corner and was thrown off my sled and hit a bridge back first, broke 5 bones in my back, 2 ribs and my left hip, It took about 6 hours to get me to the Hospital in Mont Laurier and I am very lucky to be walking and even alive. I was not drinking and not going at a high rate of speed so i get that things happen. I am back riding this year and actually going back to Clova this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 (edited) Snowgirl - Do you still ride? Wow that was some accident considering you were going slow. Snowmobiling is so unpredictable. Edited January 25, 2012 by Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600IQHO Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I usually dont read those things either but a friend of mine wanted me to be safe this year. Last year I was in a bad accident in Clova,I missed a corner and was thrown off my sled and hit a bridge back first, broke 5 bones in my back, 2 ribs and my left hip, It took about 6 hours to get me to the Hospital in Mont Laurier and I am very lucky to be walking and even alive. I was not drinking and not going at a high rate of speed so i get that things happen. I am back riding this year and actually going back to Clova this weekend. It is good to hear that you are ok! Have a safe trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowgirl38 Posted January 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Snowgirl - Do you still ride? Wow that was some accident considering you were going slow. Snowmobiling is so unpredictable. Yes i do still ride. I have put on 600 miles so far this year on 2 trips and i am going again this weekend to Clova. I honestly am not sure how fast i was going i really dont remember much before the accident but i have figured i may have been doing 40 mph when i realized i wasnt going to make the corner and when i braked to slow myself down that is when i was thrown off. It is good to hear that you are ok! Have a safe trip! Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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