A 25-year-old aspiring firefighter, Roman Lacayo, tragically died after sustaining major head injuries in a snowboarding accident at Kirkwood Mountain Resort in eastern California. The incident occurred on an intermediate trail, and Lacayo was transported to a nearby medical clinic where he was pronounced dead. Lacayo had recently graduated from a fire academy and was close to achieving his dream of becoming a firefighter. His family is devastated by his sudden death and is making arrangements to transport his remains back home. Lacayo's father described him as someone who embodied the value of service above self.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/us/aspiring-firefighter-dies-snowboarding-accident-popular-ski-resort