French junior ski jumper Nathan Géhin has died in a road accident in the Vosges. The 16-year-old, a member of the club US Ventron, was killed in Ventron overnight from Friday, September 18, into Saturday, September 19. The French Ski Federation (Fédération française de ski, FFS) has confirmed his death.
Car reportedly hit a tree on a mountain road
The crash happened on mountain roads in Ventron. Three other occupants, the driver (a woman) and two passengers, were injured. According to the reports, none of them was still in a life-threatening condition.
Initial information from local media suggests the driver lost control of the car, which ran onto the verge before slamming into a tree. Nathan Géhin was killed instantly in the collision.
Accounts of the investigation differ. Media365 reported that police would now open an inquiry to determine the exact cause of the crash. The news site InfoRadar, by contrast, wrote that a judicial investigation was already under way and that the gendarmerie is to establish the causes and circumstances. InfoRadar also said no further official information on the circumstances had been released beyond confirmation that the three other occupants were injured.
Federation sends condolences
In a statement, the FFS offered its support to Géhin's family, his loved ones and his club:
Ski JumpingRaimund edges Wellinger for German title, Reisch wins women's crown"La FFS adresse ses pensées les plus sincères à sa famille, à ses proches, ainsi qu'à l'ensemble des membres de son club, durement touchés par ce drame. Dans ce moment douloureux, la Fédération française de ski leur adresse tout son soutien et ses sincères condoléances."
Results at youth level
Despite his age, Géhin had already competed at national level. His results include:
- Fourth place at the U15 Summer Tour event in La Bresse in 2024
- Podium finishes in the Coupe des Vosges, including wins in 2021 and 2023
- Sixth place at the French U15 Championships in early 2025
According to InfoRadar, the club and the federation are expected to announce in the coming days how Nathan Géhin will be remembered and what support will be offered to his family and friends.
