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Man Killed In Head-On Snowmobile Crash

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. (WCCO) -- One person is dead after two snowmobiles crashed on Saturday afternoon near Taylors Falls.

Deputies received a call around 2:45 p.m. of a snowmobile crash on a portion of the Wild River Snowmobile Trail located near County Road 37 and Herberg Road, according to the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.

When they arrived, they found two snowmobilers involved in a head-on crash with both machines on fire. Both drivers were men and both were injured.

One of the drivers was airlifted to Regions Hospital where he died. The other was also transported to Regions where he was treated for his injuries.

The Chisago County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the crash.

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