Standout junior competitor killed in Park City automobile accident on July 4

Standout junior competitor killed in Park City automobile accident on July 4{mosimage}The ski racing community and legions of friends tragically lost a former competitor in a one-car accident early Sunday, July 4th, 2004. JD Quitiquit of Park City, Utah died as the result of injuries sustained in the accident on US Hwy 40 near Park City.

JD, age 16, was the oldest son of John and Juliana Quitiquit, whose involvement and passion for ski racing was evident to anyone that met “Team Quiti.” JD had a successful junior racing career before stepping away from the sport while at the top. JD would have been a junior at Park City High School.

JD is survived by his parents, sister, and two younger brothers. A graveside service and celebration of JD’s life was held at the Park City Cemetery at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 8th.