18-Year-Old Elwyn Roy Freeman Died From Injuries Sustained During A Crash While Competing In The FWQ Competition In La Hoya Argentina
La Hoya Ski Resort, Argentina – FWQ competitor Elwyn Roy Freeman, age 18, suffered serious trauma to his chest when he collided with rocks during his competition line at the Freeride World Qualifier 2* event held at Cerro La Hoya on September 24, 2016. He was taken to the hospital in Esquel where he later died of his injuries. La Hoya was Freeman’s local hill. He was from Trevelin, Argentina.
After this tragic incident, La Hoya Centro de Ski issued the following statement:
ACCIDENTE EN EL FREERIDE WORLD QUALIFIER
El presente comunicado tiene por objeto brindar nuestras más sentidas condolencias a la familia de Elwyn Roy Freeman, quien falleciera esta tarde en el Hospital de Esquel, a raíz de las lesiones ocasionadas por una caída accidental durante la competencia del circuito Freeride World Qualifier, que tuvo lugar en el cerro.
Acompañamos en este difícil momento a sus familiares y amigos.
In English (via Google Translate)
ACCIDENT IN THE WORLD QUALIFIER FREERIDE
This statement is intended to provide our heartfelt condolences to the family of Elwyn Roy Freeman, who died this afternoon at the Hospital of Esquel, as a result of injuries caused by accidental fall during the competition circuit Freeride World Qualifier, held place on the hill.
We accompany you in this difficult time to family and friends.
It’s been a tough year for the Freeride World Tour community. Athletes Matilda Rapaport and Estelle Balet both died in ski related accidents that occurred outside of competition. RIP.
