Blake G Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/snowmobile-collision-leaves-one-man-dead-529169 Snowmobile collision leaves one man dead Both operators were thrown from their sleds. about 3 hours ago by: BayToday Staff Kirkland Lake OPP are investigating a collision between two snowmobiles yesterday afternoon that left one man dead. The two snowmobile were travelling on Beaver House Road, approximately 2 kilometres east of Dobie in Gauthier Township, 15 km east of Kirkland Lake. OPP say a westbound machine collided with an eastbound vehicle. Both operators were thrown from their sleds. They were taken to the Kirkland Lake District Hospital as a result of injuries. The driver of one of the vehicles Jean Lacroix, 60, from Dobie, was later pronounced dead from his injuries. A 22 year man from Englehart was flown to the Sudbury Health Science North with serious, non- life threatening injuries. OPP Technical Collision Investigation Unit assisted in the investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 When is the carnage going to stop? Condolences to Mr. Lacroix's family for their loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 seems to be a weekly event now a days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, PISTON LAKE CRUISER said: When is the carnage going to stop? Condolences to Mr. Lacroix's family for their loss. Never will, keeps getting worse every year...so it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 6 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said: seems to be a weekly event now a days More than weekly, I know I have read news of at least 3 sled related deaths since last Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 My mother ,a non sledder asked me one day are snowmobiles supposed to stop when they cross a road , i said of course,she replied that when they cross her street in a subdivision they dont stop they just coast across and then take off,she thinks there is going be a accident there any day now, she said she takes another rd to town because they spin up the snow a leave a huge bump across the rd and her car is low , embarresed to be a sledder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 21 minutes ago, Muskoka Man said: My mother ,a non sledder asked me one day are snowmobiles supposed to stop when they cross a road , i said of course,she replied that when they cross her street in a subdivision they dont stop they just coast across and then take off,she thinks there is going be a accident there any day now, she said she takes another rd to town because they spin up the snow a leave a huge bump across the rd and her car is low , embarresed to be a sledder Are you the guilty party ??? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 my mom did ask if i drive my sled like that .LOL wonder why she would ask that ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkids Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Muskoka Man said: my mom did ask if i drive my sled like that .LOL wonder why she would ask that ? The all knowing moms of this world !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 My sister the other weekend asks me if I'm still alive & made it home after sledding, I said, "of course, why wouldn't I be"....she says, "well you never know with snowmobiling".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F6 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 http://muskoka411.com/start/serious-collision-involving-a-car-and-a-snowmobile-in-huntsville/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F6 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 New news report states the snowmobiler died on scene. Driver of the car broke their arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chez-nous cest skidoo Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Looks like theres two more people missing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyTheSnowman Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 http://muskoka411.com/start/barrie-opp-investigate-a-fatal-snowmobile-collision-in-oro-medonte/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Near Wilberforce: http://thehighlander.ca/tragedy-on-dark-lake?id=727 Near Nipigon: http://www.magic999.ca/news/510827165/body-found-after-2-men-disappear-snowmobiling Then there was the ice fisherman that drowned near Brantford: http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2017/02/18/man-falls-through-ice-at-waterford-ponds The report on VR Land said the family of Mr Lacroix wished people would be more careful while out snowmobiling. I think a message more like the 1 thread (Slow The...) would be more apt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Sadly all were avoidable. The only ice I was on this year was Six Mile Lake and that was following the regular stake line route that was being staked that day after test holes had been drilled to check the thickness. The picture of the helmet and boot on the broken ice is a real strong image. I can't believe the number of people that have been on Georgian Bay this year in some very questionable areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pt3189 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 That ice does not appear to be more than 2 inches thick at most. I cannot believe what some people will travel on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuyuna Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Gotta say it again, like a stuck record... Floatation suits and ice picks. Ontario is the land of a thousand lakes and with the uncertain weather conditions - well it's obvious, isn't it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 11 minutes ago, Cuyuna said: Gotta say it again, like a stuck record... Floatation suits and ice picks. Ontario is the land of a thousand lakes and with the uncertain weather conditions - well it's obvious, isn't it ? Even on staked ice I want my floater suit and picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuyuna Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 15 minutes ago, 02Sled said: Even on staked ice I want my floater suit and picks. I'm known for my ice picks around my neck. It's like they're part of me. I don't care if they aren't fashionable. Never ride without them, even on a planned overland route, because you just don't know and things can go south really fast. The best safety net is preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I'm hoping this wasn't someone that we know on here: https://www.timminstoday.com/local-news/snowmobiler-dead-after-collision-with-logging-truck-562914?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook 579 runs north from Cochrane to the ice bridge at Gardiner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 It was the friend of someone on here, they were riding the canyon yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viperules700 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Not good. Hopefully we can continue to use logging roads when they are required for logging and companies won't want future trails closed while in use, because of incidents like the above. I see people riding double wide down logging roads and and passing slower moving sleds. I bet some riders don't even know they are on a logging road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Sad to hear...21 now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunz Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, Viperules700 said: Not good. Hopefully we can continue to use logging roads when they are required for logging and companies won't want future trails closed while in use, because of incidents like the above. I see people riding double wide down logging roads and and passing slower moving sleds. I bet some riders don't even know they are on a logging road. I respect your opinion but in a case like this it would be wise of you to avoid making comments when u you don't know what really happened and out of respect for the families involved to not pass judgment on a situation like this. I know for a fact they were not speeding or being reckless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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