ABC7's Luz Pena details near-death skiing accident in Tahoe, thanks 'angels' that saved her life

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
ABC7's Luz Pena details near-death skiing accident in Tahoe
In the last few weeks, we've reported on several serious accidents at ski resorts at Lake Tahoe. One incident involved ABC7's News reporter Luz Pena.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- In the last few weeks, we've reported on several serious accidents at ski resorts at Lake Tahoe. One incident involved ABC7's News reporter Luz Pena.

Pena crashed into a tree head-on and was found by her husband and brother-in-law lying on top of a tree well unconscious. Her leg was badly broken and centimeters away from severing a major artery.

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She's been off the air for about a month recovering from her injuries.

She shared her experience on social media and spoke on our 4 p.m. show about what happened.

Watch her full interview in the media player above.

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