Overview
- Adelyn Grimes, 7, of Reno, Nevada, was fatally struck by a falling boulder at Diamond Peak Ski Resort on March 29, 2025.
- The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death accidental, caused by blunt force trauma to the neck and chest.
- Emergency responders, including ski patrol and local fire services, provided aid, but the child succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
- The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there was no foul play and described the incident as a tragic accident.
- The resort and local community, including the Sugar Bowl race team, have been deeply affected, with counseling offered to staff and condolences extended to the family.