Hayrack Ride Turns Truly Frightening in Maine
Halloween is a time for pumpkin patches, haunted houses,
caramel apples, corn mazes, and hayrack rides, but for 22 people on a typical
hayrack ride got a little more of a scare than they were bargaining for Sunday.
While on a
typical hayrack ride at Harvest Hills Farm in Maine, a SUV pulling a hayrack of
22 people ages 15 and up were involved in a rather serious accident. The SUV
pulling the group went down a very narrow dirt path, and ended up going off of
the road, causing the trailer with everyone to jackknife and send them all into
a tree. One girl was, age 17, was killed while two others were airlifted. The
rest of the passengers were slightly injured to seriously injured.
The county
sheriff is still investigating the incident, although they claim there was no
alcohol involved. It’s also stated there are no particular licenses needed to
haul a hayrack. The Harvest Hills Farm is still closed until the investigation
is finalized.
So, are
Halloween festivities maybe needing a few more guidelines and regulations to
keep everyone safe? I mean, we all take part in those activities this time of
year so are we taking a more of a risk than we know of? The people pulling us
on tractors may not be the safest choice at times. Maybe there needs to be
certain regulations put in place that aren’t too strict, but ensure the safety
of everyone when it come to the small town pumpkin patch. I have never
personally experienced anything that I would consider dangerous, but you never
know. I someday don’t want to take my child and my wife on a hayrack ride and
have to worry that the driver doesn’t maybe know what he’s doing. Or maybe he’s
under the influence of something. We also can’t live our lives over worrying
about things like that either. So it’s sort of a catch 22. Do we over worry
about everything and set regulations, or do we keep it the same and carry on as
we have for many years? Tough question, I know.
In this
unfortunate event in Maine, I wish all of the friends and family of those
involved, the best and send my prayers their way. And as for pumpkin patches,
keep it safe. Avoid taking risks when it involves other’s lives. Happy October,
enjoy the festivities in your area, but please be safe out there.
Source: http://www.people.com/article/maine-hayride-accident
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