Lacona man struck and killed by train while riding snowmobile on train tracks
(Lacona, NY – Jan. 20, 2014) On Jan. 19 at approximately 11:09 p.m. the New York State Police in Pulaski responded to a report of a Freight Train vs. Snowmobile collision in the Village of Lacona.
The investigation revealed that the victim, Bernard C. Joss, 55, of Lacona, was riding his 2002 Polaris 700 snowmobile on the train tracks when his sled apparently became stuck on the rails. Joss was attempting to free his sled when he and the sled were struck by a southbound CSX freight train.
Joss was observed by the train conductor from an extended distance. The emergency brake was applied and air horn was sounded for an extended period of time. Despite the oncoming train, Joss continued to attempt to free his sled from the tracks before being struck; Joss was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The collision occurred between the Harwood Drive and Miller Road rail crossings.
State Police were assisted at the scene by the Oswego Co. Sheriff’s Office, CSX Railroad Police, and the Lacona Fire Department. The investigation is continuing by CSX authorities and the New York State Police.
State Police Investigate Crash in Town of Scriba
(Pulaski, NY – Jan. 20, 2014) State Police in Pulaski are investigating a 2 car accident that occurred at approximately 12:55 p.m. Jan. 20 at the intersection of Middle Road and County Route 29 in the Town of Scriba.
The investigation revealed a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (NYSP patrol car), operated by Trooper Eric Parsons was traveling east on Middle Road approaching the intersection of County Route 29. A 2004 Pontiac, operated by Penny A. Morehouse, age 48, from Redwood was headed north on CR 29 when Trooper Parsons failed to stop at the stop sign, enter the intersection, causing Morehouse to strike the patrol car on the passenger’s side.
Both vehicles then travelled off the northeast corner of the intersection and coming to rest in an open field.
Parsons was transported to Upstate Medical center for treatment of a minor facial abrasion and lower back pain. He is a 28 year veteran of the State Police.
Morehouse was transported to Upstate Medical Center by Menter Ambulance for treatment of left hip and chest pain.
The investigation is continuing.