Crime & Safety

Shelton Man Killed in 'Freak' Hang Gliding Accident

The accident occurred in New York.

A Shelton man was killed in a hang gliding accident on Wawarsing, NY.

According to New York State Police Troop F, Scott Trueblood, 44 was hang gliding near the Route 52 overlook just after 6 p.m. on May 17 when he struck a mountainside.

Trueblood was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The cause of the accident is under investigation. 

The incident is being described as a “freak accident”, according to the Daily Freeman.

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