Man killed in Cass County snowmobile crash, alcohol a suspected factor

WALKER, Minn. (FOX 9) - A snowmobile crash in Cass County left a Texas man dead Friday night, and law enforcement believe alcohol is a factor in the crash. 

Fatal snowmobile crash in Walker, MN

What we know:

According to the Cass County Sheriff's Office, just before 9 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to a snowmobile crash on 60th Street Northwest just outside of Walker. 

At the scene, authorities found that a 50-year-old man from Corpus Christi, Texas, had been riding a snowmobile when he left the roadway and hit a snow embankment and trees. 

Law enforcement says the man was taken to the hospital, where he later died. 

Authorities believe alcohol was a factor in the fatal crash. 

What we don't know:

Law enforcement did not say what led up to the crash, but said it is currently under investigation. 

The man was not identified by authorities.