Polaris and Employee Charged in Sled Dog Deaths

The charges stem from a December collision in Alaska that resulted in the death of three sled dogs during a training run.

A Minnesota Polaris employee and the company itself have been charged with reckless driving after a snowmobile collision in Alaska killed three sled dogs in December.
The incident occurred during a training run along the Denali Highway, and involved a sled dog team owned by musher Mike Parker.
Erik Johnson, the Polaris employee, and the company were cited by the State of Alaska, highlighting legal accountability for actions taken within the scope of employment.
The collision critically injured two other dogs, one of whom later died, adding to the fatalities.
No court date has been set for the case, as the investigation continues.