2 injured in separate snowmobile crashes in Barron County
[Barron County Sheriff's Office]
Within the last week, multiple people were injured in snowmobile crashes in Barron County.
The Barron County Sheriff's Department said the first crash occurred Monday when a snowmobile struck a tree. The 33-year-old snowmobile operator was flown to an area hospital with a broken leg.
The second crash occurred Wednesday night on 26th Avenue near Highway M.
The sheriff's department said the operator of the snowmobile failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a tree.
The driver was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Excessive speed is believed to be a factor in both crashes.