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Ridgefield Park officer dies in snowmobile accident

Fernandez, aged 39, was involved in a crash while snowmobiling on a trail in the Adirondacks, New York, on Saturday.

News 12 Staff

Feb 4, 2025, 8:04 AM

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The Ridgefield Park Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers, Steven Fernandez, following a fatal snowmobile accident.

Fernandez, aged 39, was involved in a crash while snowmobiling on a trail in the Adirondacks, New York, on Saturday.

According to New York State Police, he lost control of his snowmobile, leading to him sliding down a steep embankment and colliding with trees.

He was subsequently airlifted to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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