An ice resurfacing machine driver died last week in northern Colorado after colliding with an overhead door at a Fort Collins ice rink, city officials said.
The fatal collision happened shortly after noon on Tuesday at the Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC), according to a news release from the city of Fort Collins.
Ice resurfacing machines are often referred to as Zambonis, but the details of the exact machine being driven at the time of the crash remained unknown Sunday.
City officials said the driver was injured when the resurfacing machine backed into a partially open overhead door at the rink. Paramedics took the driver to the hospital, where the driver later died, according to the release.
No other staff or EPIC visitors were injured, Fort Collins officials said.
The victim will be identified by the Larimer County Coroner’s Office.
“This is a tragic incident, and we are devastated at the loss of our colleague,” Fort Collins City Manager Kelly DiMartino stated in the news release. “Our hearts go out to everyone affected and we are working to support their loved ones and coworkers.”
Fort Collins staff are reviewing the accident to understand what led up to the collision and update safety policies, city officials said.
EPIC remained closed for several days following the collision, but reopened to the public on Friday, according to the release.
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