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Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Subaru Driver Plows Up Maine Ski Slope
Read the full story on Backfire News A Subaru driver decided to try out the symmetrical all-wheel-drive system in his 2022 Impreza by driving up a ski slope in Maine. As a result, he caused tens of thousands in damage and proved once again there's nothing as insufferable as a Subaru driver hellbent on proving how capable his vehicle to the Oxford County Sheriff's Office, 33-year-old Jesse Bates of Mexico, Maine took his car for a little joyride up one of the Sunday River Ski Resort's slopes in the early morning hours of March 9. Not only did he leave deep ruts in the slope, probably from when his symmertrical all-wheel-drive and all-season tires couldn't handle the lack of traction, he also reportedly crashed into the scan gates, damaging the expensive equipment. Deputies were able to figure out who was responsible for the damage, although the sheriff's office didn't say how. We do know Bates has had dealings with the law before, so perhaps they already knew his propensity for trying to show off what his Subie can do. That brings us to our next point: the destructive power of Subaru drivers who can't admit they don't drive a Jeep. While Wranglers, even heavily modified ones, have their limits off-roading, in our personal experience on trails, it seems at least a subset of Subaru drivers genuinely feel their vehicle has essentially none. Or they feel their limits meet or exceed that of modified Jeeps. While that behavior can sometimes be funny, and sometimes it's annoying when they get stuck and block a popular trail, in some instances it's dangerous and destructive. What this guy was trying to prove driving up a ski slope in the wee hours of the morning only he can answer. But we do know not only did he damage the slope and scan gates, he wrecked his car pretty badly. Please, Subaru drivers, know the limits of your ride and stop trying to constantly prove you have some hardcore off-roader. It's okay to not. Image via Subaru, Oxford County Sheriff's Office
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Yahoo
Police charge man they say drove car into Sunday River ski lift
Mar. 13—NEWRY — A Mexico man is facing criminal mischief charges after police say he caused significant damage to ski slopes and equipment at Sunday River resort in the early morning hours Sunday. Jesse Bates, 33, was arrested Wednesday and charged with aggravated criminal mischief and violation of conditions of release, the Oxford County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Thursday. On Sunday at about 6:30 a.m., sheriff's deputies were called to Sunday River on a report that someone had damaged the property in the early morning hours. On the ski slopes behind the South Ridge Lodge, deputies observed deep ruts "made by a vehicle that had also crashed into the ski lift scan gates before fleeing the scene." Damage to the property and the scan gates was estimated to be more than $45,000, the release said. Deputies worked with Sunday River security to quickly identify a suspect by identifying the vehicle involved, a dark-colored 2022 Subaru Impreza. The car was located at Bates' residence in Mexico and had extensive damage, deputies said. After several unsuccessful attempts to find and arrest Bates, deputies were able to locate Bates at his home at about 8 p.m. Wednesday. He was arrested without incident and taken to the Oxford County Jail. Police are still investigating. Anyone with additional information about this incident should call the Oxford County Sheriff's Office at 207-743-9554. Copy the Story Link Lewiston police, schools reach out on gun violence Mexico man found guilty of endangering his fiancee
