Former ABC News reporter John McWethy died after crashing into a tree while skiing at the Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colorado.  McWethy was 61-years-old.

Witnesses said McWethy, 61, was skiing fast on an intermediate trail when he missed a turn and slid chest-first into the tree shortly after 10 a.m., Coroner Joanne L. Richardson said.

She said he died of blunt force chest injuries.

He was pronounced dead at Summit Medical Center at about 2 p.m.

Snowboarding and skiing can be a lot of fun.  It can also be very dangerous.  I have had a couple of close calls myself.  It happens very quickly and usually when you are tired or fatigued from a long day on the slopes.