Update on snowmobile death of five-year-old

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BAY MILLS LAW ENFORCEMENT

************************* The Bay Mills Police Department is continuing its investigation into the fatal accident that occurred on Lakeshore Drive west of Brimley on Saturday, February 13.

A snowmobile being operated by Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native, Ian Galbraith, 37 years old, was crossing Lakeshore Drive and didn't see a northbound Jeep and pulled out in its path.

The Jeep struck the snowmobile and Galbraith and his daughter, five-year-old Kieleigh Gavin-Galbraith, also of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, were both ejected from the snowmobile after the collision.

Kieleigh Gavin-Galbraith was transported to War Memorial Hospital by Bay Mills Emergency Connection where she succumbed to her injuries.

Ian Galbraith was transported to War Memorial Hospital by Kinross EMS where he is currently still admitted.

Both subjects were wearing helmets and alcohol doesn't appear to be a factor in the accident.

************************* Earlier SooToday.com coverage of this story

Five-year old dies in area snowmobile crash