Sylven Walton, a 29-year-old snowboarder died at Jay Peak, Vermont died Saturday, February 12, 2012 after hitting a tree, according to a story in the Salem News.
Vermont State Police say Sylven Walton of Cambridge died of head injuries sustained in a fall at Jay Peak Ski Resort shortly before noon Saturday. . . Police say Walton fell on an expert trail and hit his head on a tree off the trail.
Walton was reportedly wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. Our thoughts are with Walton’s family and friends.
[Link: Salem News]
