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Fort Collins Rink Reopens After Fatal Ice-Resurfacing Crash

City review follows driver’s death in a collision with a partially open overhead door.

Overview

  • The collision occurred shortly after noon on Jan. 27 at the Edora Pool Ice Center, according to a city news release.
  • The driver was injured when the ice-resurfacing machine backed into a partially open overhead door and later died at a hospital.
  • No other staff members or visitors were injured, officials said.
  • The facility closed for several days following the incident and reopened to the public on Friday.
  • Fort Collins is reviewing the circumstances and safety practices as the Larimer County Coroner undertakes identification and autopsy procedures.