02-04-2025
Seven-Year-Old Girl Dies in Accident at Nevada Ski Resort
A seven-year-old girl died at Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Nevada, on Saturday, according to local news reports and a statement shared by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner's Office told the Reno Gazette-Journal that the girl was struck by a falling boulder and suffered blunt force injuries to the neck and Peak Resort said in a statement that it was a "non-skiing accident." The mountain also said Tuesday that the girl, identified as Adelyn Grimes of Reno, Nevada, had been climbing on a slope near the lodge when the boulder hit her, KCRA 3 approximately 3:38 p.m. on Saturday, medical services were notified of the accident, Diamond Peak Ski Resort said in its statement. Ski patrollers responded immediately and provided first aid before additional emergency services arrived, which included the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and Washoe County Sheriff's Office staff.
Despite the life-saving efforts, the girl succumbed to her injuries at the scene, according to several news reports. The sheriff's office, in an email comment, called the accident "tragic" and said that there "was no foul play involved.""We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the child involved, to the members of the Sugar Bowl race team, and to the entire Lake Tahoe ski racing community, all of whom have been profoundly saddened by the accident," Diamond Peak Ski Resort said in its statement. Diamond Peak Ski Resort and Incline Village General Improvement District are offering support and counseling resources to the staff affected by Grimes' passing. A fundraiser organized after the accident has raised more than $30,000 so far. "The family's desire is to donate funds in Addie's honor. A further update is to come as those decisions are made," the GoFundMe page reads."Any help is appreciated during this difficult time. Please respect the family's privacy in this matter," the paged can view the fundraiser here.
