A FLUSHING, MI man was killed instantly Friday evening in a freak accident that occurred at the Powerline Park in St. Clairsville.

The 22-year-old was attempting to use his four-wheel drive truck to free another similar vehicle that was bogged down in mud when the accident happened.

Joey Fulton of Flushing was driving the tow vehicle when the hook on the second vehicle snapped and flew forward crashing the his back window and striking him in the head killing him instantly.

"It was a very freak accident," said Belmont County Sheriff Fred Thompson. "No others people were injured. He was just trying to help someone out. The hook snapped when he initially accelerated his vehicle in attempt to pull the other vehicle out of the mud."

Thompson said the park is often used for such activities and did not anticipate any type of charges to be filed in the accident.

"They were just enjoying some off-road activities with their four-wheel drives," Thompson said. "It was an organized event.

Also responding to the scene were officials and emergency personnel from the Ohio State Patrol, Cumberland Trail and Flushing Volunteer Fire Department.

Fulton was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Is it possible to make up a sticky for safety when wheeling like do's and don'ts.

I recently witnessed a stupid pull on trailer hitch ball never really thought about the what ifs well watching.

Until it was pointed out to me on this site THANKS

I know it is easy to forget things when adrenalin is flowing ,
That is why it would be great if there is a referance thread that new 4wheelers could read about proper recovery and equipment.

My familys prayers go out to the family and friends of this 22yr old kid

Thanks Steve and family

 

in regards to you request look under off-road 101
cheers

 

Wow...something to think about.

Damned shame he didn't make it.

 

Thats why I always indicate safety factors when I see pictures of people recovering with a near-by audience.

Or when people monster truck cars with their Jeeps with people near-by.....

 

So sad and it's seen so many times.....and still people don't listen.

Pulling ropes with hooks are NOT FOR YANKING VEHICLES OUT!!!!

 

I am definetly taken extra caution wheelin
#1 analize situation and area
#2 inspect strap and tow ponit etc before pulling
#3 clear audience from area