Local News
A 61-year-old man critically injured after Brighton Ski Resort accident
By 
Writer
Brighton, Utah — Wednesday a man skiing at Brighton Ski Resort was critically injured after running into a snowbank.
According to police, a 61-year-old man was skiing with his son when it’s believed snow from nearby snow machines covered the man’s goggles, causing him to crash.
The man suffered severe facial trauma and had to be airlifted to the University Of Utah Hospital.
The man had to wait over 90 minutes before he could be reached by emergency crews because the accident occurred in a backcountry portion of the resort.
Brighton Ski Patrol members stayed with the man before personnel arrived.
According to officials, the unidentified man is currently in extremely critical condition.
Brighton Ski Resort officially opened Tuesday.
-
Local News2 weeks agoPolice search for man missing from Murray
-
Local News2 weeks agoUtah ski resorts upgrade avalanche mitigation technology
-
Crime & Safety1 week agoMan hospitalized after suspected DUI driver pins him under vehicle in West Valley City
-
Utah2 weeks agoMonkeypox is less deadly and contagious than COVID-19
-
Local News2 weeks agoSmall plane emergency lands in Weber County
-
Local News2 weeks agoUtah group comes together to raise funds for injured teen
-
Utah1 week agoNational average price of gas expected to fall below $4
-
Local News2 weeks agoGoats and sheep used to help prevent Utah wildfires