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Published December 31, 2008, 09:00 AM

16-year-old dies in snowmobile crash

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Five people have now been killed in Wisconsin snowmobile accidents this season. The latest crash was reported Tuesday night in Fond du Lac County.

Five people have now been killed in Wisconsin snowmobile accidents this season. The latest crash was reported Tuesday night in Fond du Lac County.

Sheriff’s deputies said a 16-year-old boy was riding alone when his snowmobile struck a drainage ditch and veered out of control.

The youngster died at the scene. His name was not immediately released.

The crash happened about 7:30 p.m. in the town of Eldorado, about 12 miles south of Oshkosh.

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