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Snowmobiler killed in crash

ALLOUEZ TOWNSHIP — A snowmobiler was killed Thursday in a crash on a Keweenaw County trail.

The Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office was called Thursday to a single snowmobile personal injury accident 12:34 p.m. on Trail No.3.

Dale A. Wiza, 58, of Franklin, Wis., was driving a 2015 Skidoo near Seneca Lake when he failed to negotiate a corner, left the trail and lost control, causing the snowmobile to roll.

Wiza sustained fatal injuries in the crash, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Keweenaw County Medical Examiner’s Office investigated at the scene, and the victim was transported by Mercy Ambulance to Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.

“While speed is believed to be a factor in the crash,” said Undersheriff Curt Pennala, “alcohol is not suspected.”

The accident remains under investigation by the Keweenaw County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were assisted by the Ahmeek Off-Road Rescue Unit, Allouez Township first responders and Houghton County Sheriff’s Office.

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