On February 10, 2023, at approximately 5:00 pm, Sprague RCMP received a report of a snowmobile collision on a groomed trail near Woodridge, Manitoba. When officers arrived on scene, a 52-year-old male from Winnipeg was receiving emergency medical care. He was pronounced deceased on scene.
Initial investigation indicates the male was riding in a group of three and was bringing up the rear, when he hit two bumps in the trail very close together, losing control of the machine and being thrown from the vehicle.
Speed is being considered as a factor in the collision. Alcohol was not involved.