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We now know the official cause of death, a New York medical examiner has just released a statement, saying that Natasha's death was due to "blunt trauma".
She suffered an "epidural hematoma due to blunt impact to the head".
"Richardson was not wearing a helmet and the death was ruled an accident."
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(Taken from the Globe & Mail)
Richardson's shocking death greatly heightened the debate over skiing safety. Quebec, for instance, is considering making helmets mandatory on ski hills. Jean-Pascal Bernier, a spokesman for Quebec Sport and Leisure Minister Michelle Courchesne, said Thursday the death of Richardson at a Quebec resort has added impetus to plans but says they it was already on the table.
She suffered an "epidural hematoma due to blunt impact to the head".
"Richardson was not wearing a helmet and the death was ruled an accident."
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(Taken from the Globe & Mail)
Richardson's shocking death greatly heightened the debate over skiing safety. Quebec, for instance, is considering making helmets mandatory on ski hills. Jean-Pascal Bernier, a spokesman for Quebec Sport and Leisure Minister Michelle Courchesne, said Thursday the death of Richardson at a Quebec resort has added impetus to plans but says they it was already on the table.
"Bernier says the minister met with emergency room doctors this week and will meet with Quebec ski hill owners and operators in the coming weeks."
"Emergency room doctors in the province first called for mandatory use of helmets three weeks ago."