Crime

Wisconsin skier dies after crash into tree at Heavenly resort

A skier died from injuries suffered when she hit a tree at Heavenly Lake Tahoe resort earlier this week.

Kathryn Strangman, 77, of Madison, Wis., struck a tree while skiing Tuesday morning on the Nevada portion of the resort, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

She died despite life-saving efforts of ski patrol members. An autopsy is scheduled.

Bill Lindelof: 916-321-1079, @Lindelofnews

This story was originally published February 18, 2016 at 8:31 AM.

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