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Man Pulled By Car Dies From Sled Crash

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A man who crashed while being pulled by a car while he was sledding has died from his injuries.

Authorities say David Teets was riding a homemade sled pulled by an SUV on Monday when the SUV crashed into a parked vehicle.

According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, authorities say Michael Miner was driving the SUV. He was arrested on suspicion of vehicular assault and trying to influence police officers.

Police say the sled appeared to be made from a metal bed frame covered with a rubber mat.

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