7-Year-Old Girl Tragically Killed by Falling Boulder at Nevada Ski Resort

Adelyn Grimes' death has been ruled accidental as the Lake Tahoe community mourns her loss and safety concerns are raised.

Adelyn Grimes, 7, was struck by a falling boulder at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Incline Village, Nevada, on March 29, 2025.
Emergency services, including the ski patrol and local fire district, responded to the incident, but the child succumbed to her injuries.
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death an accident, confirming no foul play was involved.
Diamond Peak Ski Resort and local officials have extended condolences to the Grimes family and the Lake Tahoe ski racing community.
The resort is offering counseling to staff affected by the tragedy, highlighting the need for increased safety measures in non-skiing areas.