UTV Crash Claims in Marshall Life During WNC Winter Storm: Safety Concerns
By Marge | Published 2026-02-02T17:36:39.128Z
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Location: Marshall, Madison County, Henderson County, North Carolina
Fatal UTV crash in Marshall, NC during winter storm. Investigation underway, raising safety concerns about UTV use in hazardous conditions.
Madison County -- February 2, 2026: A Marshall man died in a UTV crash Saturday during a winter storm, prompting renewed safety concerns.The Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to the crash on Buckeye Ridge in Marshall at 10:14 a.m. Saturday. Hugh Blomeke, 76, of Marshall, was pronounced dead at the scene despite deputies' life-saving efforts after the UTV crashed over an embankment.The Madison County Sheriff's Office urges residents to follow these safety precautions during winter weathe
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