The 13-year-old Taylor Storch died in a skiing accident at Beaver Creek Resort in Vail, Colo. Monday.  Taylor Storch was the granddaughter of Bernie and Joan Taylor of Abilene.   Officials declared Taylor brain dead after striking a tree while skiing Sunday on Beaver Creek Mountain.

Eagle County Coroner Kara Bettis reported that Storch, of Coppell, suffered multiple injuries after falling backward, veering off the trail and hitting a tree.

At the time of the accident Storch was wearing a helmet.  Her father described her as an “amazing athlete.”

The ski resort released a statement saying the accident occurred on an intermediate trail.  Ski Patrol responded immediately at 4:20 when notified.  ”Advance life support” was provided by the Ski Patrol and Storch was taken to the Vail Valley Medical Center.

She was later transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, where she was listed in critical condition as of Monday evening.  Bettis told The Denver Post that Taylor was declared brain dead at 12:15 p.m. Monday.

Taylor’s father, Todd Storch wrote on his Twitter account Monday, “Words cannot begin 2 explain our sorrow, sadness and helplessness.  God gave us Taylor for 14 years. To know her or of her is a blessing.”

Taylor’s family has made the decision to donate her organs.