The snowmobile claimed its first victim in 2023 in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean on Wednesday.

A 29-year-old young man from Jonquière lost his life after going off the track late Wednesday evening.

The accident occurred on ZEC Martin-Valin at kilometer 25, in the territory of Saint-Fulgence in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.

The victim was part of a trio of snowmobilers.

Emergency services were contacted around 11:30 p.m. The death was pronounced at the hospital.

At first sight, no criminal element was retained to explain the tragedy.

The identity of the victim will be revealed later.