WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – A fatal snowmobile accident on Thursday has prompted renewed safety calls from local snowmobile club officials and town leaders.<\/p>\n
Joseph DiDomenico, 55, of Liverpool, died in the accident that occurred around 1 p.m. in the Town of Worth, according to state police.<\/p>\n
Police said DiDomenico was riding with a 16-year-old, also from Liverpool, when he got off his sled. The younger rider then came over a hill and struck DiDomenico after not having enough time to stop.<\/p>\n
Police said the 16-year-old showed no signs of impairment.<\/p>\n
The accident has left the snowmobiling community shaken.<\/p>\n
\u201cYesterday was an unfortunate day on our trails and very tragic for a family, and it\u2019s something that we hope doesn\u2019t happen again anytime in the near future,\u201d said Albert Siver, a volunteer with the Sno-Pals Snowmobile Club.<\/p>\n
Town of Worth Supervisor Richard Kinge said his condolences go out to the family.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is a terrible accident that happened,\u201d Kinge said.<\/p>\n
Sno-Pals club officials and Town of Worth officials said accidents like these are tragic but can often be prevented.<\/p>\n
\u201cSlowing down, being aware of your surroundings, and just expect the unexpected when you\u2019re out there because you just never know what can be coming at you or behind you,\u201d Siver said.<\/p>\n
Kinge had a message for snowmobilers who drink while on the trails.<\/p>\n
\u201cSlow down. Don\u2019t drink so much at the bar; you\u2019re up here to enjoy the ride. Enjoy the ride,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Sno-Pals said the amount of snow this week has packed Tug Hill with sleds. They are asking riders to slow down and stay on their side of the trail so everyone can go home and remember their ride.<\/p>\n
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