7-Year-Old Girl Killed by Falling Boulder at Diamond Peak Ski Resort

Adelyn Grimes' death has been ruled a tragic accident, prompting grief in the Lake Tahoe ski community.

Adelyn Grimes, 7, was fatally struck by a falling boulder at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village, Nevada, on March 29, 2025.
Emergency responders, including the ski patrol and local services, acted swiftly but were unable to save her life.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed no foul play was involved, classifying the incident as a tragic accident.
The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the cause of death as blunt force head and neck injuries.
Diamond Peak Ski Resort and the local ski racing community, including the Sugar Bowl race team, have expressed deep condolences to the Grimes family.