A Father loses his Daughter in a Snowmobile Accident

[carguy]

"A 5 year old girl is dead, and her father remains in hospital after a snowmobile crash just metres from the family's home in Strathcona County, near Edmonton.

The 36-year-old driver of the sled lost control and slammed into tree. Both were not wearing helmets at the time.

The snowmobile struck a tree and both he and his daughter ended up being thrown off the machine and the daughter struck one of the trees.

Investigators say the girl died at the scene from head injuries. Her father was rushed to hospital in serious condition. Police say the man is recovering in hospital Monday with non-life-threatening injuries. "

Sad news, happened on the day I took my two daughters of similar age on their first snowmobile ride. I can't imagine what this family feels with such a loss. My prayers & thoughts for them.

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

that is so sad...worst thing in the world as a parent is out living your children..thoughts and prayers for this family.........

 

[Scott]

Oh man, that is awful.

I have kids ages 9, 6 and almost 2.
I can't imagine.....

 

[hardcore2]

Horrible ---- And to live with the no helmet thing forever WOW

 

[Blu Du]

i hate to hear this when children are involved. RIP little one

 

[dragon12]

What a tragic story. I think about this hard as I ride with my little ones all the time. May God bless them.

 

[skibreeze]

i hate to hear this when children are involved. Rip little one

x2.

 

[HighMark Adventures]

WOW sad story indeed. I have young children myself and could not imagine. I also agree as sad as it is, he will have to live with the no helmet thing haunting him.

RIP little one...........

 

[94fordguy]

Truly tragic story... hopefully this may work to save other's lives' in the future tho.

Very sad to hear.

 

[Oregongirl]

So tragic and so heartbreaking. My biggest fear is outliving my children.

 

[summitboy]

This is very heartbreaking ! I was reading the news feeds today when i heard about this. My brother in law was on scene and was just so tragic. RIP

 

[RMKcowboy]

Very sad for sure This very thought crossed my mind just after Christmas because I had my daughter on my sled with me. It was a very short trail ride, but I got to thinking about the "what ifs" and how devastating it would be...

 

[CatWoman]

Very sad!

 

[oregunrmk]

Very sad to hear. You cannot imagine the hell that family is in right now. Godspeed little one. Prayers to the family, they are going to need many.

 

[THEDICK]

This story breaks my heart, especially having 3 young ones of my own.
My youngest all ways rides with me on family rides... RIP little one.