Two Star H.S. Athletes Killed In Sledding Crash At Colorado Ski Resort

Two star highschool athletes from Illinois — who had been having fun with their spring break in Colorado — had been tragically killed in a horrific sledding accident over the weekend.

They had been solely 17 and 18 years previous.

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office stated the crash occurred at Copper Mountain Ski Resort in Frisco at 8:35 PM on March 19 … after Dylan Bazzell and Drew Fehr’s sled launched off of an enormous snowbank on the backside of a half pipe.

“The two individuals came down hard on the hard ice below,” police stated, “causing blunt force trauma.”

Emergency medical personnel raced to the scene to are inclined to the 2 youngsters … however they had been pronounced lifeless a short while later.

The college district in Illinois the place the 2 attended highschool stated counselors could be obtainable to assist college students address the loss.

“As we know, ‘it takes a village’ to raise a child,” Prairie Central college district officers stated in a press release. “And it will take all of us working together to comfort and support our children through this tragic event.”

Bazzell and Fehr, each highschool seniors, performed for Prairie Central’s basketball and soccer groups. Bazzell had simply been named to the Associated Press All-State First Team earlier this month.

Fehr, in the meantime, was a soccer staff captain who logged 1,439 dashing yards and 21 touchdowns this previous season.

Police stated the deaths are beneath investigation … and are urging spring breakers and different thrill seekers “to always practice safe on snow activity habits and to be aware of the risks associated with these activities.”