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Man killed in snowmobile crash near La Ronge, Sask.

Police said the driver of a snowmobile was killed in a crash near the northern Saskatchewan community of La Ronge. File / Global News

A man is dead after a snowmobile crash in northern Saskatchewan.

The collision happened early Saturday morning at Sanderson Point near La Ronge.

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Police said the driver, a 22-year-old man from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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His name has not been released by La Ronge RCMP.

A passenger was taken to hospital with what police believe to be minor injuries.

Authorities said both men were wearing protective equipment.

RCMP, along with the coroner’s office, continue to investigate.

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La Ronge is approximately 345 kilometres north of Saskatoon.

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