Skier dies following crash on intermediate run at Keystone Resort

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a skier at Keystone Resort, according to a news release.

Around 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, Sheriff’s Office special operations technicians, who also serve as deputy coroners, responded to a report of a skier fatality at Keystone Resort, the release states.

The preliminary investigation found that a Front Range man was descending the Haywood trail, an intermediate trail near the resort’s Mountain House base area, when he lost control and collided with a padded light pole, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The skier, who was wearing a helmet, was the only individual involved in the incident.

Keystone Ski Patrol responded immediately and provided advanced life-saving measures before transporting the skier to Keystone Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, the release states.

The Sheriff’s Office said there is currently no evidence of foul play or intoxication.

The Summit County Coroner’s Office has taken custody of the body and is responsible for determining the official cause and manner of death.

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends affected by this tragic loss,” Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons said.

This story is from SummitDaily.com