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Jackhead First Nation man killed in snowmobile rollover near Peguis

RCMP Peguis detachment. RCMP

A 40-year-old man from Jackhead First Nation is dead after a snowmobile rolled over Sunday morning, say Peguis RCMP.

The incident took place on the main road in the Jackhead community, about 75 km north of Peguis.

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Police said the man, who wasn’t wearing a helmet, was travelling in a ditch when he crossed over the road, lost control of his snowmobile, and rolled.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor.

RCMP continue to investigate.

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