Bend, Oregon- A 13-year-old boy from Anacortes, Washington, died Wednesday morning after crashing into a tree while snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort.
Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported that emergency crews were dispatched around 11:16 a.m. after the boy was reported missing to Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol. He was later found unresponsive in a wooded area near the Sunrise chairlift.
Ski Patrol initiated lifesaving measures and transported him to the resort’s medical facility. Despite the efforts of first responders and medical personnel, the boy succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities believe the boy was snowboarding through a treed area approximately 400 meters uphill from Sunrise Lodge when he collided with a tree. He was wearing a helmet at the time. No witnesses to the incident have been identified.
“This is a devastating loss for our community, a family, and first responders,” Sheriff van der Kamp said. “Our hearts go out to the boy’s family, friends, first responders, and everyone affected by this tragedy today. I am incredibly grateful to the ski patrol and emergency personnel who responded with urgency and compassion.”
The boy’s name has not been released in consideration of his family and the ongoing investigation.
The Sheriff’s Office acknowledged the assistance of Deschutes County 911, Bend Fire & Rescue, AirLink Critical Care Transport, Central Oregon Public Safety Chaplaincy, Mt. Bachelor Resort staff, and Summit Medical Group’s Urgent Care Clinic at Mt. Bachelor.
Source: DCSO
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