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Snowboarder injured at Woodward Park City sent to hospital

An Air Med helicopter was dispatched to the scene, but ended up being unnecessary.
Courtesy of Cassie Peterinelli
An Air Med helicopter was dispatched to the scene, but ended up being unnecessary.

Emergency crews were called to Woodward Park City Monday evening after a snowboarder was knocked unconscious in the terrain park.

A teen was snowboarding at Woodward when he went off a jump near the base and crashed, knocking himself unconscious. It happened around 5:30 p.m. Monday.

Ski patrol responded and delivered the teen to Park City EMS crews who took him to the University of Utah hospital in an ambulance. Woodward spokesperson Meisha Ross said a medical helicopter was called out of an abundance of caution, but wasn't needed.

Park City Fire Marshall Mike Owens said the snowboarder was wearing a helmet when he was injured.

“Snowboarding is a fun sport… just be sure to ride within your ability and stay safe,” Owens said. “Make sure you have a spotter when you’re going off the jumps. We’re glad he’s not more seriously injured.”

Ross said the Woodward team wishes him a speedy recovery.