A Massachusetts woman is dead after the snowmobile she was riding crashed into a tree in Gorham, New Hampshire, authorities said.
Emergency crews responded to a remote trail near Pine Mountain shortly after 12p.m. on Saturday where the crash occurred. The woman's riding partner was performing CPR on the unresponsive woman, but she died a short time later, police said.
The woman was identified as 48-year-old Krista Bebezas, of Westford, Mass.
Her family released a statement on her passing:
"It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the unexpected death of our beloved Krista, a devoted mother of two beautiful girls, a loving daughter, an amazing sister, and a dear friend to so many. We thank everyone for their outpouring of support and please kindly ask that you continue to respect our privacy. We will be making no further comment at this time."
According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the incident remains under investigation, but inexperience in operating a snowmobile likely played a role in the crash.
