Two People Injured in Snowmobile Accident Near Menahga
Emergency room visits number approximately 110 million every year, but winter brings people in from a variety of ice and snow-related accidents. One such accident involved two people and a snowmobile near Menahga, Minnesota.
Deputees arrived on the scene after the crash occurred. Carl Hendrickson, 28, was driving the snowmobile when it skidded sideways on a turn, which sent the vehicle rolling. Hendrickson was accompanied by 26-year-old Stephanie Velasio when the snowmobile crashed.
Neither Hendrickson nor Velasio were wearing helmets while on the vehicle and were found unconscious at the scene of the crash. After being brought to the hospital for treatment, Hendrickson was released while Velasio required more intensive care.
Hendrickson was arrested after being released from the hospital and was charged with Felony Criminal Vehicular Operation and Felony First Degree Driving While Impaired.
If anything, this should serve as a lesson to all those who may be snowmobiling this season. Insurance companies all across the nation are urging snowmobile owners and operators to learn the proper way to operate and ride a snowmobile. Allstate in particular offers some great tips to help snowmobile drivers stay safe this winter.
Above all else, the company stresses that snowmobile operators plan their routes. Planning where you’ll be driving and for how long is essential to a safe and fun experience. In addition, Allstate urges those snowmobile owners to notify someone at home of their route in the event that an accident occurs.
Another caution put forth by Allstate is in regard to the matter of crossing rivers or lakes. The company advises those riding snowmobiles never to venture out onto a lake or river, no matter how thick the ice may seem.
Last, but not least, storing the proper tools in the event of an emergency is paramount to snowmobile safety. Blankets, tools for snowmobile repair, and especially food and drink are important to bring with you during your rides.
Hendrickson and Velasio will recover from their injuries.
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