A Watertown man died after an accident while skiing on Monday afternoon in Vermont.
Vermont State Police announced that Varter Shirinian, 58, of Watertown, died after he ran into a tree while skiing at the Burke Mountain ski resort at about 3:40 p.m. Monday.
Shirinaian was skiing with his family on the Big Dipper Trial when he lost control and went into the woods where he collided with a tree, police said.
He was not wearing a helmet during the accident and the incident remains under investigation but there are no signs of foul play, Vermont State Police said.
God Blesss his soul, he was my bowling team friend 10 years ago, his mom is my friend, I was shocked my condolences, God give patients to his mom RIP Varter shirinian
My heart goes out to the Shirinian family. A Watertown resident.
RIP Varter.
From a former Watertown resident.