Teenager Dies After Hitting Tree at Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, NV

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The accident occurred at Mount Rose Ski Tahoe. | Image: Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe

An 18-year-old skier has died after hitting a tree at Mount Rose Ski Tahoe in Nevada. The accident occurred on Thursday, January 9. According to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examinerโ€™s Office, Ski Patrol responded immediately to scene but the teenager succumbed to his injuries on site and was pronounced dead in the resortโ€™s first aid facility. The victim was identified as Max Chavalithumrong, a student at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).

The death is being treated as an accident and no third party is believed to have been involved. The cause of death was deemed โ€œmultiple blunt force injuriesโ€ according to the medical examiner.
โ€œMt. Rose Ski Tahoe management and staff extend their deepest sympathy and support to the family and friends of the skier.”
โ€” Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Max and his sister Alissa during a previous ski trip. | Image: Max Chavalithumrong Instagram
The victimโ€™s sister, Alissa Chavalithumrong, shared details in a post on Instagram:
My little brother Max passed away yesterday in a skiing accident. Max was a special kid who we loved very much.
Our family will be hosting a memorial service tomorrow @ 6pm, 1/11/25 at Wat Buddhapradeep of Reno. Please come and help us celebrate his life.

Please let me know if you can make it, everyone can come. My parents want to make food for all of Maxโ€™s friends.

If you canโ€™t make it tomorrow, ceremonies will be held at 6pm at the temple each day through Tuesday. You can come as many days as you would like.

Address:
1100 12th St, Sparks, NV 89431

Our thoughts and prayers go to the victimโ€™s family and friends at this difficult time.


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