FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The driver of an ice resurfacing machine died in a crash at the Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) ice rink on Tuesday, according to the City of Fort Collins.
The EPIC ice rink is closed Thursday.
“We remain committed to the safety and security of city staff and every member of our community,” City Manager Kelly DiMartino said. “This pause in our ice rink operations is out of an abundance of caution, to allow for staff support, and to provide time and space to understand the circumstances surrounding the event.”
Around noon on Tuesday, the City of Fort Collins said the driver backed into a partially open overhead door and was injured. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital but later died.
No other EPIC staff or visitors were injured, according to the city.
DiMartino said a review is underway to understand the circumstances surrounding the driver's death and EPIC safety protocol.
The City of Fort Collins said it's not releasing the driver's name at this time, amid the ongoing investigation and out of respect for his family and fellow staff.
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