Two senior students, Drew Fehr and Dylan Bazzell, from Central Prairie Superintendent Paula Crane’s office in Summit County, Colorado, tragically lost their lives on Sunday evening at Copper Mountain Ski Resort, as reported by local news agencies.

“We are devastated by this,” Crane stated on Monday. “We will make every effort to assist the families.”

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According to a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Department, a sledding accident occurred at Copper Mountain Ski Resort, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office promptly responded to the incident at around 8:35 pm.

Inflicting blunt impact injury, the two persons descended forcefully onto the solid ice surface beneath. Allegedly, the individuals rode together in tandem down the half pipe and propelled themselves off a substantial snowbank located at the base of the ramp. Both subjects, males aged 17 and 18 hailing from Illinois, were enjoying a spring break getaway.

Despite the immediate medical attention from emergency medical services, individuals pronounced deceased on the scene could not be revived and were not said to be revived.

The Summit County Coroner’s Office has noted that an investigation into the manner and cause of death remains active and ongoing.

Dustin Lyman, the president and general manager of Copper Mountain, expressed in a statement that the entire team at Copper Mountain is profoundly saddened by this unfortunate occurrence, as reported by CBSColorado.Com. He extended his heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends who have been affected. Additionally, he acknowledged the prompt response and medical aid provided by the local emergency responders, expressing gratitude towards them.

Adolescents recognized

Bazzell and Fehr were upperclassmen at Prairie Central High School in Fairbury, approximately 90 miles southwest of Chicago.

Crane stated in a statement, “Our dedication lies in taking all possible measures to support our students and staff as they go through the process of grieving and healing.”

The First Baptist Church in Fairbury has partnered with the school district to offer prayer and counseling to students, as mentioned in Crane’s press release on Monday.

Crane stated, “The impact of this tragedy will be felt by all individuals in our school and the surrounding communities.” “It is important for you to engage in a conversation with your child, and we strongly advise that you support the students who may struggle in coping with this loss.”

The current week marks the occurrence of spring break for the Prairie Central school district.

Adolescents were prominent athletes.

Class 2A ranked first in the regional championship of the Prairie Illini Conference with a record of 31-3. Bazzell, a member of the Hawks basketball team, was named to the AP All-State First Team. Additionally, he also participated in football for the school this year.

The PC Hawks, who finished 11-1 after falling in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A playoffs, had a championship-winning season in the Prairie Illini conference. Additionally, he competed in football as a defensive player, receiver, and kicker.

Fehr participated in 98 tackles on defense. Additionally, he scored three touchdowns through receiving. Fehr achieved a total of 1,439 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns. As a team captain, Fehr excelled as the top rusher, scorer, and tackler for the Hawks, who were the champions of the IPC. His outstanding performance earned him recognition at the all-state level. Moreover, Fehr actively participated in both football and basketball during his final year of high school.

Fehr, in addition to securing a regional championship for the Hawks, played a crucial role in leading the team to a conference title. Moreover, he held a starting position on the highly ranked basketball team.