BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah — A man died Saturday after he appeared to have crashed into a tree while skiing at Solitude Mountain Resort.
Unified Police said the skier was found unresponsive around 1:15 p.m. toward the bottom of Middle Slope, a double-black-diamond area. Members of ski patrol attempted lifesaving measures, which were ultimately unsuccessful and the victim was pronounced dead.
Officials said the victim was wearing a helmet and other proper protective gear. They also said he appeared to have been skiing alone at the time.
The victim was identified as 53-year-old Daniel Negrelli of Canton, Connecticut.
Police said his death and the official cause are under investigation.
