60-Year-Old Woman From New Hampshire Killed In Groton Snowmobile Crash

GROTON, NH — A 60-year-old woman from New Hampshire was killed in a snowmobile accident in Groton Thursday.

Hebron Fire Department and Conservation Officers from NH Fish and Game Department were alerted and responded at 8:50 p.m. of a serious snowmobile crash on Corridor 24 in Groton after receiving a call from NH 9-1-1

The nearest access point was the Sculptured Rocks Parking Lot and rescue personnel were transported to the scene via tracked UTVs and a Hardy Country Snowmobile Club trail groomer. Unfortunately, upon arrival of EMTs, the 60-year-old New Hampshire woman succumbed and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The woman had departed shortly before 5 p.m. for an evening trail ride with a friend with no destination in mind. A short time after starting the two became separated and her companion could not locate her and spent several hours searching the local trails for signs of the missing snowmobiler. It wasn’t until he called a family member of the deceased who was able to track her cell phone that her location became known.

The companion responded to the area and located the missing woman off the trail and in some trees off the trail. Lifesaving efforts commenced but unfortunately were unsuccessful. The operator was described as an avid snowmobiler who rides most every weekend during the season. She was equipped with proper riding apparel, including a helmet.

The cause of the unwitnessed crash is under investigation, but it appears as though speed may be a factor according to investigators. The snowmobiler had left the trail while attempting to navigate a curve in the trail after traveling a long straightaway. Handling would not have been at its best with daytime temperatures in the low forties causing the trail to be soft and mushy.

Conservations officers remind riders spring trail conditions vary and change dramatically throughout the day.