How very sad. I wonder if it would have made a difference if he was wearing a helmet.
We will never know......
The lesson is life can be cut short anywhere and at any time....
Stratton is very icy at present - the expert trails are all long skied-off.
RIP Edd Hendee Jr.
Somehow, I doubt it. Full force against a tree often is not just a head problem; it’s a torso problem and possibly even ruptured critical arteries, too, or broken neck. Helmets aren’t going to stop any of that.
They always make a point of stating such (helmet, seatbelt) when it works in the nanny state’s favor, regardless of details. When it doesn’t, there’s no mention.