Sheriff's Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov
Gordon Ramsay
Sheriff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 20th, 2025
Media Contact: Sgt. Ryan Smith
(218) 471-7681
Snowmobile crash in Crane Lake Township
On February 20th, 2025, at 9:15 P.M., the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office responded to Crane Lake Township for the report of a snowmobile crash. The caller reported one male injured and unresponsive after striking a tree.
A 72-year-old male from Glenville, MN was trail riding with friends when he veered off the trail striking a tree. Friends of the victim rendered aid until medical personnel arrived on scene. The male subcommand to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The cause of the crash is unknown; however, it appears speed may have been a factor.
The identity of the male is being withheld pending family notification.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office was assisted by several Fire Departments, First responders, and the Medical Examiner’s Office.
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