I’m not sure which scares me more; I could go to jail for snowboarding if I hit a skier, or I could die while skiing if I get hit by a snowboarder.
Sadly, this was the unfortunate reality for a Maryland snowboarder who slammed into 29-year old skier, Heather Donahue. The 18-year old snowboarder was traveling an estimated 45 mph when the collision occurred at Jackson Hole. Donahue suffered head injuries and died shortly afterwards.
The snowboarder, a student from Tufts University, pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and was sentenced to a year in jail and 240 hours of community service.
So be careful out there this season, folks, with whichever sport you embrace.