Spanish Prince Is Killed on Alpine Ski Course

Prince Alfonso de Bourbon of Spain, a cousin of King Juan Carlos and member of the international governing body of ski racing, was killed Monday when he skied into a cable stretched across the finish line of the men’s downhill course at the World Alpine Ski Championships at Beaver Creek, Colo.

Although no official cause of death has been determined, Jeff Beavers of the Eagle County Sheriff’s Department said the prince suffered neck injuries when he skied into the cable, which was being raised to support a banner at the finish line.

Alfonso de Bourbon, 52, was a member of the Council of the International Ski Federation and a former president of the Spanish Ski Federation.

Beavers said the accident remained under investigation and that officials were continuing to interview witnesses.