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Nathan Daniel McBryde, a 7th grader from the Eugene area, was with his mother as part of a Boy Scout outing. According to a witness, he was skiing downhill when he lost control and struck the root ball of a downed tree.
Story Published: Feb 17, 2007 at 6:16 PM PDT
Story Updated: Apr 14, 2009 at 3:26 PM PDT
This is a press release courtesy of the Oregon State Police
A 13-year old Eugene-area boy died Saturday afternoon in a skiing accident at Willamette Pass Resort ski area. The victim is identified as Nathan Daniel McBryde, a 7th grader enrolled at Cal Young Middle School.
On February 17, 2007, McBryde traveled to the ski area with his mother reportedly as part of a Boy Scout outing. According to a witness, he was skiing downhill on a lower mountain intermediate run when he attempted to turn and travel across the hill.
McBryde lost control and struck the root ball of a downed tree, receiving multiple injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by responding medical personnel.
An Oregon State Police trooper from the Gilchrist work site responded to the ski area to gather information.
Assistance at the scene given by members of the Willamette Pass Ski Patrol and Crescent EMS. Air Life air ambulance reportedly also responded to the scene to assist.
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