Community rallies around family after fatal snowmobile collision near Franktown

A GoFundMe fundraiser has well surpassed its goal following the death of a Lanark County man in a snowmobile collision earlier this month.

Trevor Jones, described by loved ones as a husband, father and community member, died after the crash near of Franktown on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.

In the fundraiser description, organizer Brian Lightfoot said the campaign was launched to help the Jones family manage immediate financial pressures as they grieve an unexpected loss.

“Financial support can provide short term assistance to a variety of needs the family may encounter in this most troubling time,” Lightfoot said. “Any contribution towards supporting the Jones family will be greatly appreciated.”

The GoFundMe has raised more than $13,000 as of the evening of Thursday, Jan. 15, surpassing its original $9,000 goal.

Jones was killed when the snowmobile he was operating struck a parked trailer east of Franktown. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Donations to the fundraiser continue to come in as community members look for ways to support the family in the weeks ahead. You can find it here.