Snowmobile accident near South Range
A man ran off of Trail 3 near South Range on Saturday, running his snowmobile into a tree.
According to a release from the Houghton County Sheriff, at about 10:50 p.m., deputies responded to the accident. A 43-year-old man from Illinois had run off the trail, crashing into a tree.
He was transported to UP Health-Portage by Mercy Ambulance for an evaluation of his injuries. There has been no update on his status.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident.
Assisting Houghton County Sheriff’s deputies and Mercy Ambulance were the Adams Township First Responders and Superior Service Towing.