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A 21-year-old man lost his life while attempting to perform a skiing stunt across aColoradohighway.

First responders arrived at the scene and pronounced the young skier deceased.

The victim had been wearing a helmet and other protective gear.

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He wanted to do things that nobody else had done.

He always said his birthday was the same day as Evil Knievel, Devin toldFOX31.

He encouraged other people to startskiingtoo, Devin added.

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

Hi, my name is Devin.

Dallas was a close friend of mine since before preschool, Devin wrote on the fundraiser.

He was one of the most joyful and kind people you could ever meet.

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

He was always raising good spirits and loved to ski ever since he was 2, he added.

And give them one less thing to stress about.

Thank you, Devin concluded.

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

Many commented on the fundraising page with fond memories that they have shared with Dallas.

Ever since I met Dallas, he has treated me like one of his own.

We met through a mutual friend, and he has treated me like family.

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

This kid is fing amazing, added Danny Forebaugh.

We have shared highs and lows and everything in between.

I will miss his eagerness to do the things he loved and his dedication to everyone in his life.

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

Forever my best friend.

Theyre the rules of the road when it comes to safety on the slopes.

Many shared their grief online over the death of the joyful and kind skier

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy

21-Year-Old Skier’s Attempt To Jump Highway 40 In Colorado Ends In Tragedy