In early January 2003, driver A, a male aged 17 years, was operating a snowmobile with a 600 cubic centimeter The following three case descriptions summarize fatality reports from the three state agencies, based on investigations by enforcement officers.
Cases were identified by reviewing reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, and Vermontĭepartment of Public Safety. Of snowmobile operating rules, and promoting safety education.Ī case was defined as a fatality involving a person either riding on or struck by a snowmobile in Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont during December 16, 2002-April 30, 2003.
Efforts to reduce snowmobile fatalities should focus on improving safety measures, including establishing speed limits, strengthening enforcement This report describes the results of that study, which indicated that the leading contributors to snowmobile fatalities were excessive speed, inattentive orĬareless operation, and inexperience. The New Hampshireĭepartment of Health and Human Services conducted a study to characterize these fatal injuries. Of snowmobiles, more than reported during any of the previous 12 winter seasons ( Figure). Snowmobile Fatalities - Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont,ĭuring the 2002-2003 winter season in northern New England, 28 deaths in three states were associated with the use For assistance, please send e-mail to: Type 508 Accommodation and the title of the report in the subject line of e-mail. Persons using assistive technology might not be able to fully access information in this file.