Two Fatal Incidents at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Authorities discovered two separate fatalities at Heavenly Mountain Resort near Lake Tahoe on Friday morning after receiving calls from witnesses.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported responding at around 11:55 a.m. to incidents involving two skiers who had lost their lives on the Nevada side of the resort.
The first victim, identified as 33-year-old Nicholas Jamil Haddad from West Bloomfield, Michigan, suffered serious injuries in an accident on the slopes. The Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District confirmed his passing.
Another skier, 57-year-old Brian Robert Froud from Elk Grove, California, was also confirmed dead following a severe emergency on the mountain.
Both individuals were taken to the base area by the Heavenly Ski Patrol after responders reached the site. Despite the life-saving efforts from the Tahoe-Douglas Fire Protection District and emergency teams, neither man survived.
The sheriff’s office has stated that both incidents are unrelated, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the deaths are ongoing. Shader Edelman, the vice president and general manager of Heavenly, expressed gratitude for the efforts of the ski patrol and first responders, extending heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass also shared his sympathies, noting the community is experiencing significant grief. He mentioned that recent weeks have seen several tragedies in the Lake Tahoe area and emphasized the community’s collective sorrow during this difficult time.
This disturbing news follows a series of incidents in the region. Earlier, on February 18, authorities found the body of 21-year-old Colin Kang, a San Jose State University graduate who had gone missing after a skiing outing.
Reports indicated that Kang did not return as expected after skiing, and his vehicle was later discovered in the Northstar California Resort parking lot. Just a day before that, nine backcountry skiers tragically lost their lives in an avalanche near Castle Peak, close to Lake Tahoe.
