On March 3, 2019, at 10:47 a.m., state police responded to a fatal snowmobile accident on Woodhull Lake in Webb, Herkimer County.

The investigation at the scene revealed Michael K. Gosson, 59, of Rome, was operating a 2019 Polaris snowmobile eastbound on Woodhull Lake when he struck a large rock protruding through the ice. The snowmobile then became airborne, and Gosson was ejected.

He was subsequently located by two members of his snowmobiling party who contacted 911.

Gosson was pronounced deceased at the scene.  The investigation continues.

State police was assisted at the scene by Old Forge Fire Department.

By martha

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