RCMP investigate fatal snowmobile crash near La Broquerie

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A 41-year-old man from the RM of La Broquerie is dead after losing control of his snowmobile on Boxing Day.

Steinbach RCMP say the crash happened just before noon near a residence located on Carriere Drive W, in the RM of La Broquerie.

RCMP say the man was riding the snowmobile around on private property when he lost control, crossed over a nearby roadway and collided with an embankment on the other side.

The impact of the crash caused the man, who was not wearing a helmet, to be flung from the snowmobile.

When RCMP arrived, they found the man suffering from life-threatening injuries. They provided care until EMS arrived.

The victim was transported to hospital via STARS Air Ambulance where he succumbed to his injuries.

Steinbach RCMP continue to investigate