A federal judge has ruled that the federal government bears 60% responsibility for a nighttime collision involving a snowmobiler and a Black Hawk helicopter parked on a Massachusetts trail. The incident, which occurred in March 2019, left the snowmobiler severely injured and seeking damages.
The judge found fault on both sides, criticizing the government for parking the helicopter on a snowmobile trail without proper markings or illumination. The snowmobiler was also faulted for unsafe operation, speeding, and wearing tinted goggles.
