Massachusetts woman killed in snowmobile crash remembered as devoted mother

Gorham, NH – Shortly after noon on Saturday, February 24, 2024, rescue personnel from multiple agencies responded to a remote trail near Pine Mountain to assist a snowmobiler who had suffered significant injuries after crashing into trees.

At approximately 12:07 p.m., personnel from Gorham Fire and EMS, the Randolph Fire Department, and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department were dispatched to the Bear Springs Snowmobile Trail to assist a female operator who had crashed and was unresponsive. The location of the crash was approximately 5 miles from the Randolph Fire Department, and responders utilized snowmobiles and a tracked rescue vehicle to access the scene.

Upon arrival, responders found CPR being performed on the crash victim by her riding companion. Responders joined in the CPR effort, but the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 1:00 p.m. The victim was ultimately transported from the scene to the Randolph Fire Station following an on-scene investigation by Conservation Officers.

The identity of the victim is Krista Bebezas, 48, of Westford, MA.

Family described Krista as a devoted mother of two beautiful girls, a loving daughter, an amazing sister, and a dear friend to so many.

The death is the second Massachusetts resident to be killed in a snowmobile crash in 8 days.

Although the investigation into this incident is ongoing, it is the belief of investigators that operator inexperience played a significant role in the crash.