Conklin Man Dies in Mattress-Riding Stunt

Pennsylvania State Police say their investigation is continuing after a 21 year old Maine Endwell graduate was killed and two teenaged girls injured while riding on a mattress being towed behind a vehicle in a field off State Route 267 in Choconut Township.

Troopers say Seth Swindler of Conklin, a 17 year old girl from Florida and a 17 year old girl from Conklin were riding on the mattress when the vehicle towing them crossed in front of another vehicle that was leaving the field at around 1 a.m. July 5.  The second vehicle hit the mattress.

Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not provided information on the condition of the girls.