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Woman Dies After Fall from Snowmobile, Struck by Quad

January 13, 2014 2:29 PM | News


RCMP Crest LogoA 22-year-old woman died on Sunday after falling off the back of a snowmobile in the community of Pukatawagan.

The woman was brought unresponsive to the local nursing station at around 6 p.m. with life-threatening injuries.

RCMP say she was riding in a group through Pukatawagan when she fell off and was struck by a quad following behind. She wasn’t wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

Both speed and alcohol are believed to be contributing factors.

The woman’s name isn’t being released.

— Staff