Wednesday 22 June 2022 05:44 AM Picture of Oliver Johnston, from Shore School, who slammed into a tree, skiing ... trends now
A teenager who crashed into a tree and died on a ski trip with friends has been remembered as a kind and loving person with a 'wonderful mind'.
Oliver Johnston, 18, was on the High Noon run at Thredbo ski resort, in southern NSW, on Sunday morning when he hit a spur in the ground, lost control and jettisoned head-first into a gum tree.
Emergency services raced to the scene but, even though he was wearing a helmet, his head injuries were too severe. He died at the scene.
A family member, Charlotte, posted a series of photos to Instagram on Monday evening, alongside a heartfelt tribute to the young man.
Oliver Johnston (pictured), 18, died on Sunday morning while skiing with friends in Thredbo
Oliver Johnston is pictured with a family member, Charlotte. She remembered him as a kind and generous person
'Oli, we love you forever, thank you for your kindness, love, generosity and your wonderful mind,' she said.
'Our lives have changed forever. It was a privilege knowing and loving you.
'You were the best of us.'
Friends flooded the comments section to express their condolences.
'He touched everyone he met and words can't describe the loss of this beautiful human,' one woman wrote.
'It's moments like this when life is nothing but unfair ... My heart is with you and my prayers are with Oli.'
