HARRISON — A Naples man died Saturday morning when the snowmobile he was driving veered off the trail and into the trees.

Daniel J. Hammond, 46, of Naples was riding with a group of three friends on a snowmobile trail in Harrison at 10:30 a.m. when the group stopped to cross the Cape Monday Road. After two of his friends crossed the road, Hammond crossed the road with his other friend behind him. Upon crossing the road, Hammond travelled on the trail a short distance before driving off the trail and crashing into the trees. 

Hammond was initially conscious after the crash, but succumbed to his injuries at the scene 20 minutes later. Hammond was wearing a helmet while driving his 2022 Ski-Doo 850 Back Country. 

The Maine Warden Service continues to investigate the crash. Hammond was transported to Hall’s Funeral Home in Casco, where he was examined by the state medical examiner.

The Harrison Fire Department, United Ambulance, and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office all assisted the Maine Warden Service at the crash scene.