AUGUSTA ( AP) — The Maine Warden Service is urging snowmobilers to operate safely following a weekend involving three fatal crashes and other crashes involving injuries and property damage.
Warden Maj. Greg Sanborn says snowmobilers must use good judgment and common sense, never drive beyond the capabilities of the operator or machine, and never drink and drive.
Snowmobiler deaths occurred in Mariaville, where the body of 49- year- old Matthew Divello of Mariaville was recovered Saturday from Graham Lake.
In Dallas Plantation, 61- year-old Odias Bachelder of Lang Township was killed Saturday afternoon when his snowmobile left the trail and he was ejected.
In Lee, 56- year- old Mark Roux of Lee was killed when he crashed into woods near Big Green Pond shore..
Four other accidents resulted in injuries.
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