Witnesses recount 1985 Teller Lift accident described as ‘war zone’ that killed 2, injured 49, at Keystone Resort 40 years ago

Witnesses recount 1985 Teller Lift accident described as ‘war zone’ that killed 2, injured 49, at Keystone Resort 40 years ago

Newspaper editors grow accustomed to breaking news occurring at any moment. From late night car crashes to major announcements, newspaper reporters and editors have to be ready to spring into action at all hours of the day and night. On Saturday, Dec. 14, 1985, Summit Sentinel reporter and editor Brad Johnson was enjoying his Saturday afternoon at a friend’s house in Dillon before he received an urgent call from the advertising manager of the pa…