LEMINGTON — A 53-year-old man was killed in a snowmobile crash in Essex County last night.
At around 7:00 p.m. police responded to a report of a fatal snowmobile crash on VAST Trail 96 by the intersection of Todd Hill Road, in the town of Lemington.
The victim was identified as Bruce Bohonowicz, of Greenfield, MA.
Police say the initial investigation revealed the snowmobile traveled off of the groomed trail in the area of a sharp curve, causing the right ski to travel up a steep embankment.
Bohonowicz was subsequently thrown from the sled, colliding with a nearby tree.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the crash is still under investigation.