Snowmobile accident in gilford

Jonas Pilot · 01-24-2011, 03:06 PM

CONCORD, N.H., MAN KILLED IN WEEKEND SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT IN GILFORD

CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has released the name of the Concord, N.H., man who was killed in a snowmobile crash in Gilford, N.H., on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Norman Mabie, age 62, was riding alone, heading northward on the 15S Trail in Gilford when he careened off a small rock in the trail and collided with a tree. The incident occurred in a wooded area about 150 feet from the trail's intersection with Morrill Street. Mabie was found, unresponsive, on the trail a short time later by a group of snowmobilers who called for help about 5:40 p.m.

Mabie was transported to the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia by Gilford Fire and Rescue personnel, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The New Hampshire State Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy.

According to Fish and Game Conservation Officer Michael Eastman, Mabie had been wearing a helmet and, at this time, neither speed nor alcohol appeared to be factors in the accident.

Fish and Game Conservation Officers were assisted by Gilford Police in investigation of the incident.

No further information is available at this time.

hazelnut · 01-24-2011, 04:21 PM

That is very sad news. Sometimes and accident is just that, an accident. I can't imagine what his family is going through.

secondcurve · 01-24-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hazelnut

That is very sad news. Sometimes and accident is just that, an accident. I can't imagine what his family is going through.

Yes. It is quite sad. Hopefully, we will all be reminded of how vulnerable we are on snowmobiles. It is easy to forget that there is no protection around you when you are zipping along enjoying the scenery. I know I have.

VitaBene · 01-24-2011, 07:57 PM

My condolences to Mr Mabie's family.

Winnisquamguy · 01-24-2011, 08:37 PM

I just read that his son was also killed snowmobiling on the big lake in 2006... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Here is a link..

http://www.wmur.com/news/26609302/detail.html

RLW · 01-25-2011, 03:31 PM

My thoughts and

's go out to the family and friends.

01-24-2011, 03:06 PM	#1
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	Snowmobile accident in gilford CONCORD, N.H., MAN KILLED IN WEEKEND SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT IN GILFORD CONCORD, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has released the name of the Concord, N.H., man who was killed in a snowmobile crash in Gilford, N.H., on Saturday, January 22, 2011. Norman Mabie, age 62, was riding alone, heading northward on the 15S Trail in Gilford when he careened off a small rock in the trail and collided with a tree. The incident occurred in a wooded area about 150 feet from the trail's intersection with Morrill Street. Mabie was found, unresponsive, on the trail a short time later by a group of snowmobilers who called for help about 5:40 p.m. Mabie was transported to the Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia by Gilford Fire and Rescue personnel, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The New Hampshire State Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy. According to Fish and Game Conservation Officer Michael Eastman, Mabie had been wearing a helmet and, at this time, neither speed nor alcohol appeared to be factors in the accident. Fish and Game Conservation Officers were assisted by Gilford Police in investigation of the incident. No further information is available at this time.

01-24-2011, 07:57 PM	#4
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 1,618 Thanked 1,638 Times in 842 Posts	Condolences My condolences to Mr Mabie's family.

01-24-2011, 08:37 PM	#5
Winnisquamguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winnisquam, NH Posts: 613 Thanks: 419 Thanked 163 Times in 115 Posts	I just read that his son was also killed snowmobiling on the big lake in 2006... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Here is a link.. http://www.wmur.com/news/26609302/detail.html __________________ "I'd rather be ridin than rolling" Last edited by Winnisquamguy; 01-25-2011 at 05:02 PM. Reason: Add link

01-25-2011, 03:31 PM	#6
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	My thoughts and 's go out to the family and friends. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

01-24-2011, 04:21 PM	#2
hazelnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,348 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 508 Thanked 462 Times in 162 Posts	That is very sad news. Sometimes and accident is just that, an accident. I can't imagine what his family is going through.

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