Ontonagon County Grapples with Rising Snowmobile Deaths Amid Busy Season and Speed Concerns
Ontonagon, MI – A series of fatal snowmobile accidents in Michigan’s Ontonagon County this January has raised concerns about safety on the trails. Four snowmobilers lost their lives this month, three of whom were residents of Wisconsin. The identity of the fourth, who perished in a crash on January 25, remains undisclosed as authorities await toxicology reports. Ontonagon County Undersheriff Charles Pantti reported that investigations are considering speed and possibly alcohol as contributors to these …