Portage, N.Y. — A tight‑knit community in western New York is grappling with heartbreak after a young man’s life ended in a snowmobile crash that left family and friends searching for answers. Twenty‑five‑year‑old Adam Curry was found dead on Sunday after his snowmobile ran off course and struck a barn near Smith Road in the Town of Portage.
Curry’s family had reported him missing late Saturday, saying he hadn’t been heard from in more than 12 hours and that he was last seen riding his snowmobile on trails and across fields close to his Oakland Road home. Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office launched a search just before 5 p.m. Sunday.
While deputies were following up on the missing person report, Livingston County dispatchers received an urgent 911 call about a snowmobile that had crashed into a barn on Smith Road. Sheriff’s deputies and officers from the Nunda Police Department raced to the scene. What they found ended the search but began a new wave of grief. Curry was pronounced dead at the spot where his snowmobile lay still against the barn’s weathered wood.
Preliminary information from authorities suggests Curry simply lost control while attempting a turn in a field earlier that morning. He failed to navigate the bend safely, causing the snowmobile to veer sharply off its path and crash into the barn. The investigation into the exact circumstances remains active, with deputies continuing to piece together what led to the fatal collision.
Family members and neighbors describe Curry as a vibrant, energetic young man whose smile and spirit lit up every room he entered. He was known for his easy laugh, his love of the outdoors, and the way he could make friends with almost anyone he met. His sudden passing has left a deep void in the Portage community.
Talking with reporters, friends shared memories of Curry’s adventurous days exploring trails and fields near his home. They speak of a life filled with promise — a young man who was always ready to lend a hand, share a story, or light up a room with an unexpected joke. This loss has hit especially hard because it was so sudden and without warning.
Local authorities are reminding winter recreation enthusiasts to ride snowmobiles with caution, stay aware of changing terrain, and make plans for safe travel — especially as snowy conditions continue to blanket parts of the region. As the community mourns, thoughts and prayers remain with Curry’s family, friends, and everyone touched by this devastating accident.
