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BRIGHTON — A skier was hospitalized in serious condition after an apparently striking a tree Sunday, police said.
Unified police confirmed a female in her early 20s hit a tree at Brighton Ski Resort. Police said the injured woman was flown to a local hospital in serious condition. The woman suffered head and hip injuries, but nothing life threatening, police said.
Further details on the incident and the identity of the woman were not disclosed.
Earlier in the day, a 35-year-old man was also hospitalized in critical condition after apparently striking a tree at the same ski resort.
In an unrelated incident, authorities were also dealing with a skiing accident at Snowbird involving a 16-year-old boy. The teen was in good condition and with his parents. He did not require a medical transport.
Contributing: Amy Joi O'Donoghue
