Industry News
In a tragic turn of events early yesterday morning, November 9, 2023, a snowmobile accident at Palisades Tahoe in California claimed the life of Homewood resident Brian Gimbert. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) confirmed that the 34-year-old was pronounced dead at Tahoe Forest Hospital following the incident, the SF Chronicle reports.
The accident occurred in an undeveloped area on the Alpine Meadows side of the resort, just south of the main lodge. According to the CHP, Gimbert’s snowmobile collided with a large rock, approximately two feet in diameter, partially concealed by snow. The impact caused the snowmobile to overturn, ultimately resting on Gimbert.
Palisades Tahoe staff discovered Gimbert around 6:30 a.m. and immediately commenced life-saving measures. Despite their efforts, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The resort issued the following statement:
“At some time in the early morning hours of November 9, an incident occurred at Alpine that resulted in the death of one of our team members while our crews were performing overnight snowmaking operations. We are cooperating with CHP, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, and Cal/OSHA as they investigate the circumstances of this accident. No further details are available at this time.
Our most heartfelt condolences go out to family, friends, and co-workers of this valued team member.”
CHP is handling the investigation of the traffic collision, while the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is investigating the industrial aspects of the accident.
