The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a pair of skiers who reportedly collided with another skier at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Saturday.<\/p>\n
On Jan. 5 at about 7:15 p.m. the sheriff’s office responded to a report from a victim of a skier collision that took place earlier that day at around 12:30 p.m. An unidentified juvenile male skier on the mountain with his father reportedly collided with the victim while skiing on the Reverie Ski Run on Peak 6, sending the victim into a tree. The young skier and his father left the scene without providing any names or contact information, according to the sheriff’s office.<\/p>\n
Based on the report, the sheriff’s office believes this is a violation of the Skier Safety Act law, which requires all skiers or snowboarders involved in a collision to stop, exchange information and summon aid.<\/p>\n
The case is currently under investigation, and the sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information about the collision to contact detective sergeant Robert Pearce at 970-423-8925.<\/p>\n
Violations of the Ski Safety Act can be serious offenses. According to the Fifth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, hit and runs while skiing are class 2 petty offenses punishable by a fine of up to $1,000. Though if the collision results in an injury, offenders could potentially be charged with 3rd<\/sup> degree assault or misdemeanor reckless endangerment.<\/p>\n No information regarding the nature of the skier’s injuries have been released.<\/p>\n