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Warwick man dies in snowmobile accident
February 9, 2018
A tragic death on a snowmobile trail in Warwick Township.
Around 10:30 am Thursday, OPP were called to a trail near First School Road between Egremont Road and Brick Yard Line. A snowmobile trail groomer had found a damaged snowmobile and its driver.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say Robert J. Thompson, 41, of Warwick Township was found deceased beside his damaged snowmobile.
The coroner is investigating the cause of death.
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