22-year-old snowboarder killed, after crashing into a tree at the Copper Mountain Ski Resort.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:25am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, March 9, 2014

22-year-old Denver snowboarder dies in crash at Copper Mountain.

A 22-year-old Denver snowboarder died Monday morning after he crashed into a tree at Copper Mountain.

A 22-year-old Denver snowboarder died Monday morning after he crashed into a tree at Copper Mountain.

The Summit County Coroner said the crash happened around 9:30 on the Vein Glory run, a beginner trail.

The snowboarder, who was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was taken to St. Anthony's Copper Mountain Clinic.

The victim's name was not immediately released. His death is under investigation.

People Involved: 
City: 
Frisco, CO
Area: 
Denver, CO

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