Published January 20, 2010, 09:05 AM

Wisconsin man charged in snowmobile death

A man accused of hitting and killing a snowmobiler in Price County has been charged with a felony.

By: Associated Press, Superior Telegram

PHILLIPS — A man accused of hitting and killing a snowmobiler in Price County has been charged with a felony.

Twenty-six-year-old Joseph Weiher from Park Falls faces one count of homicide by negligent operation of vehicle.

The Department of Natural Resources says Weiher is accused of striking 27-year-old Samuel Klein of Park Falls after he fell off his snowmobile on Pike Lake. The DNR says speed and alcohol were a factor. WEAU-TV says Weiher will be back in court on Jan. 26.

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