Skier dies after hitting tree at Breckenridge resort

Authorities say a skier died after hitting a tree at a Colorado ski resort.

The Summit County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday the collision happened Friday at Breckenridge Ski Resort.

The Summit Daily News reported that the county coroner found that 72-year-old George Constantine of Denver died of blunt force trauma injuries.

Constantine is at least the fifth death at Colorado ski resorts this season.