Shrewsbury skier, 67, killed in crash at Wachusett Mountain
PRINCETON — A skier from Shrewsbury died after striking a tree on a Wachusett Mountain trail Monday morning.
The male skier, 67, was unresponsive when found by a passing skier on an advanced trail about 9:30 a.m., according to authorities.
Members of the mountain ski patrol responded to the incident, bringing the man to the bottom of the mountain, where local emergency crews were waiting. It was soon determined he had died, authorities said.
“The entire Wachusett family is grieving this tragic loss,” read a statement by Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. “All of our thoughts are with the skier’s family and friends.”
The identity of the skier was not released by authorities.
The death is being investigated by the Worcester District Attorney’s Office and Princeton police.
The death comes a week after two teenagers were rescued when they got lost in the snow-heavy backside of Wachusett Mountain.
The friends went off the designated area while at the top of the summit, soon losing track of direction after hours of walking.
They were later located by the Princeton Fire Department, huddling for warmth on the mountain's backside.
The teens were unharmed and returned home that same night.
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