HARVEY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A 59 year-old Harvey man is dead after a snowmobile accident Sunday, April 17th.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol reports a man was test riding a Yamaha Mountain Max snowmobile on private property when he hit a berm of packed snow and ice. The Yamaha went airborne and the rider was ejected.

The man was taken to St. Aloisius in Harvey to be treated for his injuries. He later died due to fatal injuries from the crash.

The crash remains under investigation. The state patrol was assisted by the Harvey Police Department, Wells County Sheriff, Harvey Ambulance, and Harvey Fire Department.