According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol on 2/13/18 around 2:30 P.M. Deputies responded to a snowmobile accident involving one man, 43 year old Michael Carpenter of Floyd, NY. Carpenter was operating his 2003 Polaris ProX on trail C4B just off of State Route 365 in the Town of Remsen when he attempted to negotiate a turn but was unsuccessful and struck a tree.

Carpenter was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital by Prospect Ambulance for injuries sustained during the incident.

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by New York State Police, Remsen Fire Department, Prospect Ambulance and helpful bystanders.