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Bergen man reportedly killed in snowmobile accident in Riga

By Howard B. Owens

 A 37-year-old Bergen man was reportedly killed Thursday night in a snowmobile and car accident in Riga, Monroe County, according to WHEC.

The accident occurred around 10 p.m. on the Buffalo Road bridge over the CSX tracks when a westbound car, for an unknown reason, crossed the center line and hit the group of three of snowmobile riders head on.

The name of the deceased and the two riders with him have not been released. One other rider was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and the third was not injured.

UPDATE: The deceased has been identified by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office as Thomas Bushman, 37. The second snowmobile driver, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, is Craig Heberle, 19. The uninjured rider is John Heberle, 37.

Gary Spencer

and is this the same accident as reported below?

"A two-vehicle accident, with unknown injuries, is reported at West Buffalo Road at the railroad bridge by Sheraton Road.

Mercy Flight is called from Buffalo. Mercy EMS is called along with Bergen Fire Department."

Feb 11, 2011, 7:50am Permalink
jeremiah russell

Yes same accident

My condolences go out to his children, family and friends. He was a good friend, and he will be greatly missed.
R.I.P Tom B.

Feb 11, 2011, 9:19am Permalink

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