New Brunswick

Snowmobile crash kills 47-year-old Hoyt man

Oromocto RCMP say the victim was discovered by family and friends at approximately 11 a.m. Thursday. It is believed he went off the trail and struck a tree while travelling by himself.

Victim was found on a trail after failing to return home

A 47-year old man from Hoyt has died following a snowmobile crash.

The Oromocto RCMP reported the man's body was discovered by family and friends at approximately 11 a.m. Thursday. He was found on a trail in Three Tree Creek after failing to return home from a snowmobile ride.

The crash is believed to have occurred around 10 p.m. on Wednesday.

RCMP say it appears the victim went off the trail and struck a tree while travelling by himself.

The Oromocto RCMP is further investigating the cause of the crash.