WHITEFISH TWP, MI -- A 28-year-old man from Hart, Michigan died Tuesday afternoon after he crashed into a tree while driving a snowmobile on Trail 452 (Betsy River Road) near Wide Water Road in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County. Michigan State Police identified the driver as Zackary Snider.

An investigation into the accident revealed Snider lost control of the snowmobile at some point, causing him to leave the trail and strike the tree. Troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were called to the scene around 12:41 p.m. and were assisted by members of the Whitefish Fire and EMS and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Snider was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.