Luce Co snowmobile crash claims life of Indiana man

The Michigan State Police from the Sault Ste Marie Post were dispatched to Devil’s Hallow Lake Trail and County Rd 371 in Luce County for a single vehicle snowmobile crash on Wednesday, February 8, at about 9:00 pm.

Upon investigation by Troopers, it was learned that a snowmobile driven by 49-year-old Robert Huffmaster from Valparaiso, Indiana, had run off the trail and struck a tree. Mr. Huffmaster was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was alone on the snowmobile which was a 2016 Ski-Doo.

“Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this crash,” said Lt. Mark Giannunzio. “Right now this accident remains under investigation.”

Troopers were assisted by Luce County EMS and officers from the Michigan DNR. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash and the

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