CEO is killed in horror ski accident on Gore Mountain in upstate New York
The founder and CEO of a prominent law firm has been killed in a freak skiing accident in upstate New York, his company has confirmed.
Kevin Colwell, 53, who created the Colwell Law Group, died after he was injured close to the Sagamore Trail at Gore Mountain around 11am on Saturday.
New York Sate Police said troopers found a ‘severely injured skier’ on the slopes. Both bystanders and patrol staff tried to resuscitate him but he could not be saved.
‘Despite their efforts, the skier was declared deceased at the scene,’ police said in a statement. ‘The investigation into the incident is ongoing.’
The Colwell Group identified their founder as the skier.
‘This is an immense tragedy for all of us at the Colwell Law Group,’ the firm’s chief operating officer Jennifer Stevens said in a statement.
‘Kevin built not just a business, but a family, and the loss of his presence is felt deeply by all who had the privilege of working with him.
Kevin Colwell (pictured), 53, who created the Colwell Law Group, died after becoming injured close to the Sagamore Trail at Gore Mountain around 11am on Saturday
Pictured: The Sagamore Trail at Gore Mountain where Colwell died around 11am on Saturday
The Colwell Group identified their founder as the skier who died in NY state on Saturday
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with Kevin’s family during this incredibly difficult time.
‘The leadership team is focused on supporting our employees and ensuring continuity within the organization.’
It is not clear what Colwell’s injuries were, and whether he was alone or with companions when he suffered them.
The Colwell Group describes itself as ‘an esteemed family law firm with a sterling reputation’ which spans the Capital Region as well as western and central New York.
It has been going for almost two decades, with offices in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse and Rochester.
The Colwell Group identified their founder as the skier who died in upstate New York
It is not clear what Colwell’s injuries were, and whether he was alone or with companions when he suffered them at Gore Mountain Ski Resort (pictured) in upstate New York
‘Mr Colwell will be profoundly missed, but his impact will live on through the company and all those whose lives he touched,’ the firm said in a statement.
Gore Mountain officials shut down the Burnt Ridge section of the resort on Saturday, which was due to reopen the following day.
Troopers said an investigation into the fatal incident is underway.