The Old Forge Fire Department, Town of Webb Police and New York State Police were called to a fatal snowmobile accident at the corner of Trail 5 and the Carter Road on Saturday, January 26 at 3:40 a.m.
Snowmobile operator Gregory J. Hauff, 44 of West Babylon, was traveling east on Carter Road at high speed when he missed the trail entrance and struck a snow embankment, causing him to go airborne into a tree.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by Herkimer County Coroner Danforth Rivet, Jr.
Local police said excessive speed and the operator’s lack of experience contributed in causing the accident.
