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A 21-year-old skier died while attempting a high-risk stunt to jump over a U.S. highway in Colorado. The skier lacked the necessary speed and distance, landing on the highway pavement and sustaining fatal injuries despite wearing protective gear. The incident impacted traffic on Highway 40, and the investigation into the accident is ongoing.
A 21-year-old man, identified as Dallas LeBeau, died while attempting a high-risk skiing stunt to clear the width of Highway 40 near the Berthoud Pass Summit. Despite wearing protective gear, he lacked the necessary speed and distance, landing on the highway pavement. The accident impacted traffic in both directions, and the Grand County Sheriff emphasized the inherent risks of backcountry skiing in Colorado.
A 21-year-old skier attempting a risky stunt on Highway 40 in Colorado died after failing to clear the width of the highway and landing on the pavement. Despite wearing protective gear, the skier lacked the necessary speed and distance for the jump. The victim's identity and cause of death have not been released, and traffic on Highway 40 was disrupted as investigators processed the scene.