Crime & Safety

2 Teens Killed In Sledding Accident On Half-Pipe At Copper Mountain Ski Resort

The Summit County Coroner's Office is investigating the cause and manner of death.

"Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of the individuals involved in this tragic incident," said Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons.
"Our thoughts and condolences go out to the families and friends of the individuals involved in this tragic incident," said Summit County Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons. (CBS)

By CBS Denver Staff:

Two teenagers were killed on Sunday night in a sledding accident at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. Deputies with the Summit County Sheriff's Office rushed to the ski area about 8:35 p.m. Sunday.

The two teenagers, 17 and 18-year-old males from Illinois, were on a spring break vacation when they rode tandem down the half-pipe and launched off a large snowbank at the bottom of the half-pipe.

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