^The approximate location of where the incident occurred

LEX18 is reporting that a Lexington, KY teen was killed after he hit a tree at Park City Mountain Resort yesterday.

The 18 year old was riding the Mid Mountain Trail when he veered off the run and hit a tree.

Police say that he was wearing a helmet at the time, but further details on the incident have not been released.

Our thoughts and condolences to the friends and family to the deceased.


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