RUSSIA, NY — A 16-year-old male died after a snowmobile crash on Feb. 2, 2026.
New York State Police responded to a report of a crash near Riggerman Road at approximately 7 p.m.
Police said a single snowmobile with one operator was traveling southbound on a secondary trail near Riggerman Road when the operator lost control.
The snowmobile veered off the trail and struck a tree, resulting in fatal injuries.
The operator was pronounced deceased at the scene.
State Police were assisted by North Star Ambulance and Barneveld Fire Department.
