Huntington, NY – Police say a 17-year-old boy snow-tubing down a New York street with friends has crashed into a light pole and died.
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Suffolk County police say it happened around 10 p.m. Monday in Huntington on Long Island.
The boy was one of three teens taking turns snow-tubing. Police say he apparently lost control of the tube and struck a light pole.
Police identified the victim as Sean Urda of East Northport. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Long Island was under a blizzard warning at the time of the crash. A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says moderate to heavy snow was falling and winds were gusty.
So sad. My heart goes out to his family.
Basically innocent fun that turned into tragedy. Very sad and unfortunate incident. RIP
Snow-Tubing should be banned just like “Metzitzeh B’peh”.
They both present a possible danger for children.
(The fact that serious accidents are statistically extremely rare, should not be taken into account.)
Next, Pogo-sticks and Trampolines should be outlawed. Possibly also bicycles and skateboards and etc.)