Eric Haiar, a 26-year-old snowboarder from Silverthorne, Colorado died on Saturday, December 13, 2014 after hitting a tree while riding the Spring Dipper run at Keystone Resort, according to a story on The Denver Channel.
“Keystone Ski Patrol responded to the scene immediately, and the victim was transported to Keystone Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead,” the resort said in a statement.
In a statement to the Denver Post, Summit County Coroner Tim Kelling said Haiar “lost control. . . and collied with a tree” and died from “blunt force trauma injuries.” Keeling said Haiar was wearing a helmet. Our thoughts are with Haiar’s family and friends.
[Link: Denver Channel and Denver Post]
