Alpine County rescuers responded to a snowmobile fatality at Blue Lakes Wednes-
day afternoon after a woman reportedly collided with a tree.
Alpine County Sheriff's Sgt. Ron Michitarian said the accident occurred about
12 miles up Blue Lakes Road from Highway 88.
Another female who was also on the snowmobile was injured in the accident.
A California Highway Patrol helicopter was called to transfer the injured person for treatment. Members of the victims' family were at the scene.
Michitarian said Blue Lakes Road is a popular snowmobiling area.