West District RCMP is investigating a fatal snowmobile crash that occurred on a trail off the Campbell Settlement Road, near Nackawic, N.B. around 10 p.m. Tuesday.

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Two people were on the snowmobile at the time of the crash, according to Sgt. Doug Comfort of the Keswick Detachment.   A 29-year-old man from Durham Bridge died at the scene.  The passenger, a 29-year-old woman from Oromocto was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation revealed the driver of the snowmobile lost control and hit a tree. Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors in the collision, said Comfort.

The name of the deceased is not being released pending notification of next of kin.

The investigation continues.

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