Elderly Epsom Man Injured In Northumberland Snowmobile Crash

NORTHUMBERLAND, NH — Shortly before 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, New Hampshire Fish & Game Conservation Officers were notified of a man who had been injured as a result of a snowmobile crash and was being treated for his injuries at a local hospital. The initial call provided information that the crash occurred on Corridor 5 and the injured party had been transported to Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster by personal vehicle.

Upon receiving this report, officers responded to the hospital to conduct a follow up investigation with the man, 69, from Epsom. After an interview with the man and an investigation of his snowmobile, it was learned that he had failed to navigate a turn while traveling southbound on Corridor 5 and was thrown from his snowmobile. With assistance from a friend, he was able to drive his snowmobile less than a mile to Route 3 where bystanders provided additional help.

Due to the potentially serious nature of the injury he was then transported to Weeks Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.

The operator was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash; inattention in regard to trail conditions is considered a contributing factor.