A collision on the ski slopes can be a very dangerous thing, with consequences able to range from serious injuries to death. This is one reason why it’s so crucial that skiers and snowboarders maintain constant control and awareness.
A recent case out of Summit County puts this risk on display, involving a elderly man who stopped breathing after a nasty accident on the slopes.
According to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office, the elderly man was skiing with a friend at Keystone Resort when the two collided. Following the hit, the man lost consciousness and stopped breathing…