LEWIS COUNTY, NY – A 23 year old from Williamsburg died this afternoon in a snowmobiling accident in Upstate Lewis County New York.

Sources told VIN News that Kalman Sofer hit a tree at full speed while snowmobiling with two friends in Lowville.

Emergency medical crews attempted to treat him at the scene and he was pronounced dead at Lewis County General Hospital.

The Lewis County sheriff’s office confirmed to VIN News that they responded to the scene but did not provide any further details.

Misaskim is currently on scene working with the New York State Police, local authorities and the coroner’s office.

Funeral arrangements for Sofer, the son of Yonasan Sofer, have yet to be announced.

As reported by Vos Iz Neias