The boy had an accident Wednesday in Grau Roig is in critical but brain dead. This was confirmed by the Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona, where the young man was admitted.
The young Spaniard of 18, when he skied down the track from the Scouts and wore the helmet.
The incident occurred shortly before 12 pm Wednesday: Grau Roig young skied a black track when it seems he lost control, fell and hit his head against the ground. A girl in their group and skied with him at that time was who warned medical services, which quickly took him by helicopter to the hospital Our Lady of Meritxell. Shortly after he was transferred to Barcelona a strong impact brain injury and multiple injuries.
As explained from the clinic where Catalan is admitted, the young is in critical condition in the pediatric intensive care unit. They have also ensured that brain death is not suffering, although his prognosis is reserved and is expected to see how to know whether to operate. The boy is 18 years old and Asturias, so several Spanish media have echoed the news.
At the time of the accident the young man was wearing a helmet and police now examines the facts to determine what was the cause of the impact. Medical services courts have stated that the use of the helmet is always recommended, but by bringing it is not always enough. Indeed, remember that it is essential to reduce the speed with which s'esquia to prevent accidents.