ILLINOIS MAN INJURED IN SNOWMOBILING ACCIDENT
An Illinois man from Morrison was injured Sunday night in a snowmobiling accident. The man was traveling on a snowmobile trail west of Morrison when he lost control and ended up in a cornfield. The snowmobile flipped and landed on top of him. The man was taken to Morrison Community Hospital for immediate treatment and later airlifted to a Rockford hospital.
Snowmobiling is a favorite winter pastime here in the Midwest, but it is fraught with danger. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources offers snowmobiling safety courses. These courses are mandatory for winter enthusiasts between the ages of 12 and 16, but people of all ages are strongly encouraged to take the course.
A snowmobile is only as safe as the person operating it. The key to safe operation is knowing your snowmobile, using good judgment, and courtesy. Click here for more information on how to safely operate your snowmobile.
