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Skier dies after colliding with snowboarder on Eldora Mountain

Authorities on Wednesday released the identity of a skier who died after colliding with a snowboarder on Eldora Mountain.

Ronald LeMaster, 72, of Boulder was found unconscious and not breathing around 11 a.m. Tuesday on the intermediate level Windmill run of the Eldora Ski Area.

The ski patrol performed CPR, but LeMaster was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:43 a.m., authorities said.

LeMaster’s cause and manner of death are pending further investigation, according to the Boulder County Coroner’s Office.

The snowboarder, a man from Wellington, stayed at the scene and was interviewed by deputies and detectives from the sheriff’s office. He was also treated for injuries suffered during the collision.

No criminal charges have been filed against the snowboarder as of Wednesday, deputies said. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Deputies have not released any details about what led up to the crash.



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