The Park City ski patrol attempted to treat his injuries and evacuated 10 others who also were on the chairlift by 1:06 p.m., Sara Huey, senior manager of communications told the Aspen Times. Several other chairlifts in the area were closed to support the response.
Resort officials could not immediately be reached by USA TODAY on Wednesday and did not release the employee’s name.
The Summit County Sheriff tweeted the office planned to release the name of the victim, a resident of Millcreek, on Wednesday.
The Park City ski patrol attempted to treat his injuries and evacuated 10 others who also were on the chairlift by 1:06 p.m., Sara Huey, senior manager of communications told the Aspen Times. Several other chairlifts in the area were closed to support the response.
Resort officials could not immediately be reached by USA TODAY on Wednesday and did not release the employee’s name.
The Summit County Sheriff tweeted the office planned to release the name of the victim, a resident of Millcreek, on Wednesday.
The Short Cut chairlift will remain closed, officials said, pending an investigation.
“We are all deeply saddened by this tragic incident, and we will be providing support for our employees as we grieve this devastating loss,” said Deirdra Walsh, the resort’s vice president and chief operating officer.
Source: usatoday.com
