The federal government was mostly responsible for a nighttime collision involving a snowmobiler who nearly died after hitting a Black Hawk helicopter that was parked on a Massachusetts trail, a judge ruled in awarding him $3.3 million in damages.
U.S. District Judge Mark Mastroianni blamed both parties for the March 2019 crash in his ruling Monday, but said the government was 60% responsible for parking the helicopter on a snowmobile trail. He criticized Jeff Smith for not operating the snowmobile safely, for speeding and for wearing tinted goggles.
Driving past your headlights is your fault. Can’t sue a fallen tree or a deer can you?
Also, what a weird place for a random black hawk. Or rather, what a weird idea for a dual purpose airfield/snowmobile trail.
Not to blame the rider because parking a fucking helicopter on a snowmobile trail is idiotic, but why the fuck was he wearing tinted goggles at night!?!?!
In winter the sun causes really strong glare off of snow, and the sun sets sooner than in the summer. He probably started riding when the sun was up, and didn’t think to bring a clear lens for his goggles for when the sun set.
Random Unsupported Guess:
Because they look kewl
because eye protection is important and being blinded by bright snow is generally worse than a slight loss in brightness.
Sounds like snowmobiles were using an airfield.
Maybe he was Corey Hart? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2LTL8KgKv8
To keep track of the visions in his eyes.
Its literally a non reflective matt black vehicle. I doubt more headlights would have helped him much.
On snow?
If its a perfectly flat area like in the picture, then it would just blend in with the background of trees in the night yeah. The contrast to the snow would only be visible if viewed from slightly above.