Name of skier hit, killed by vehicle released in Wis.

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Department released the name of a skier found by a snowmobiler struck and killed by a vehicle at the trail for “Book Across the Bay.”

Bjorn Erik Norgaard, 23, of Dundas, Minn., wasn’t a participant in the ski race event Saturday evening.

According to Sheriff Paul Susienka, Norgaard was cross country skiing back to Ashland, Wis., late Saturday or early Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle after event festivities Saturday evening.

Authorities say evidence at the scene suggested Norgaard was the victim of a hit-and-run.

Several hours after his body was found, a 16-year-old male went to police and identified himself as the driver of the vehicle. Authorities say he’s and a 16-year-old passenger in the vehicle are cooperating with the investigation. The sheriff’s office isn’t releasing the names of the juveniles involved.

The Superior (Wis.) Telegram is owned by Forum Communications Co.

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