NEWS RELEASE
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE
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A fatal snowmobile crash occurred last night in Schoolcraft County. On Jan. 17 at approximately 7:20 p.m., Michigan State Police (MSP) from the Manistique Outpost responded to a snowmobile personal injury crash on the Haywire Grade Trail near Thunder Lake Road in Inwood Township.
Some of the driver's group, traveling further behind, arrived at the scene shortly after the crash and contacted 911 for assistance. The group members began life-saving efforts, including CPR, prior to MSP and first responders arriving. Troopers, assisted by snowmobilers in the area, were able to reach the crash site after traveling by snowmobile, approximately three miles northwest of Thunder Lake Road.
Upon arrival, MSP immediately initiated further lifesaving efforts. Inwood Township EMS and Alger County EMS further assisted at the scene upon their arrival. Despite these efforts, the driver, a 46-year-old woman from Dodgeville, Wis., succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver was traveling southbound on the Haywire Grade Trail when she failed to navigate a curve, causing the snowmobile to strike multiple trees. Alcohol or drug use is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
“We offer our condolences to the family, friends, and all those who knew the victim,” said Lt. Eckola, Michigan State Police Eighth District Public Information Officer. “We would like to thank our troopers, EMS personnel, and all first responders for their efforts, as well as the snowmobilers who assisted in transporting MSP to the crash location and those who provided lifesaving efforts before the arrival of troopers and EMS.”
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