Snowmobiler dies following crash in Alnwick/Haldimand Township: Northumberland OPP

Northumberland OPP say a snowmobiler died following a crash in Alnwick/Haldimand Township on Thursday night.

Around 9 p.m., police say the snowmobile crashed on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club trail 108 in the area of County Road 45, just north of Centreton.

The snowmobiler was taken to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Get daily National news

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Get Started

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

On Friday morning, OPP identified the victim as Steven Johnston, 39, of Cramahe Township, Ont.

A section of the trail system was closed as OPP investigated.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

0:45 2 snowmobilers taken to hospital following collision in Northumberland County

• 2 snowmobilers taken to hospital following collision in Northumberland County
• Snowmobile safety tips for frozen lake traveling
• On average, 73 people die in snowmobile accidents every year, Statistics Canada report finds

Previous Video

Next Video