Novi man killed in Northern Michigan snowmobile accident
EMMET COUNTY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A Novi man has died as the result of a snowmobile accident Tuesday evening in Carp Lake Township, the Emmet County Sheriff's Office reported.
Steven Davis was among a group of people snowmobiling on Trail Number 7 in Northern Emmet County; his companions reported him missing about 9:30 p.m. His body was found around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, deputies said.
Snowmobile Trail 7 runs generally north-south in Emmet County, according to a Michigan Department of Natural Resources map.
The initial investigation indicated that Davis crashed after he left the designated trail.
The circumstances leading up to the accident are still under investigation.
"Sheriff Matt Leirstein is urging residents and visitors who plan to snowmobile in the area to exercise caution, especially on unfamiliar trails. Safety should always be a top priority," the report said.
Agencies assisting the Emmet County Sheriff's Office on this call included Emmet County Search and Rescue, Michigan State Police, Harbor Springs Police Department, Carp Lake Fire Department, Pellston Fire Department and Emmet County EMS.