Updated 12:57 p.m. A man riding a snowmobile died after being hit while crossing Highway 47 in the Oneida County Town of Newbold.
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office closed Highway 47 for a time yesterday evening while an investigation took place into the death of the 57-year-old.
The Sheriff’s Office says a group of snowmobiles was crossing Highway 47 from east to west near the intersection with Bridge Road.
The last rider in the group was struck by a southbound vehicle.
The man on the snowmobile was killed, while the person driving the vehicle was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office says 57-year-old Michael J. Green of Oak Lawn, Illinois died in the crash.
The Wisconsin DNR will complete the accident report.
Many area agencies helped at the scene.
