Fatal Snowmobile Crash in Gogebic County

Gogebic County, Michigan. At approximately 10:31 a.m. on December 21, 2025,
troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Wakefield Post and deputies from the
Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a snowmobile crash on Trail 2
in Bessemer Township.

The preliminary investigation found the snowmobile was traveling eastbound on Trail 2
when the driver left the trail, lost control of the snowmobile, and struck a wooden post.
Emergency medical care was administered on scene, but efforts were unsuccessful.
The driver of the snowmobile, a 61-year-old man from Luxemburg, Wisconsin passed
away as a result of the injuries sustained in the crash. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to
have contributed to the crash.

“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones affected by this loss,” said Lt. Ben
Eckola, MSP Eighth District Public Information Officer.

MSP was assisted by the Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan DNR, Beacon Ambulance, Bessemer
Township Fire Department, and Gogebic County Victim’s Services.