72-Year-Old Man Dies in Snowmobile Crash in Crane Lake Township

A 72-year-old man from Glenville, Minnesota, died Thursday night after a snowmobile crash in St. Louis County.

According to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a crash report at 9:15 p.m. in Crane Lake Township. The caller reported that a male rider was injured and unresponsive after striking a tree.

Authorities say the man was trail riding with friends when he veered off the path and hit a tree. His friends attempted to render aid until emergency responders arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, though officials say speed may have been a factor. The man’s identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by multiple fire departments, first responders, and the Medical Examiner’s Office.