Authorities say Slovenian skier Marko Grilc was killed in a tragic accident in the Austrian ski resort of Sölden on Tuesday. He is 38 years old.

The police in Western Austria Tyrol issued a press release on Tuesday evening stating that a "38-year-old Slovenian" had "serious head injuries" after a ski accident in Sölden before 3pm.

Two of Grilc's sponsors-GoPro and Burton Snowboards-confirmed the identity of the victim in two tweets on Wednesday.

According to the police, the victim was part of a crew to be filmed in the area later this week. As they explored the location, the man fell from the elevator and "smashed into a snow-covered rock." He is not wearing a helmet.

Authorities said that despite the efforts of his team and resort employees to resuscitate the man, he died on the spot from his injuries.

"We are sad to hear the news of Marko Grilc's death. He is a well-loved member of the GoPro family, who inspired us not only as a professional athlete, but as a father and an amazing person," American technology company wrote on Twitter. "He is a legend and will truly be missed by people. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

A tweet shared by this snowboard manufacturing company read: "We share with a heavy heart that yesterday, our dear friend and Burton team driver Marko'Grilo' Grilc died unexpectedly while skiing. Our hearts are with his Fiancee Nina was with their children, family and friends, and they all shared his love and passion for snowboarding."

According to the International Ski Federation (FIS), this Ljubljana-born athlete, also known as Grilo, made his debut at the FIS Youth World Championship in Finland in 2002.

For the next 11 years, he continued to participate in professional snowboard competitions-winning the Innsbruck Air and Style in 2009 and the FIS World Cup Big Air in London in 2010.

After his last professional appearance at the 2013 World Cup in Copper Mountain, Colorado, he began to invest his career in the shooting of skiing videos, many of which were aimed at promoting the sport among young people.

"Grillo is a professional snowboarder in his own league," Burton CEO John Lacy said in a statement.

"Through his world championship title, unforgettable video clips, and love for the sport, he has made outstanding contributions to the skiing world that is still recognized today. Leading his children, the next generation of riders, into the snowboarding world It's his recent passion," he added. "We have lost the best one."

Glick's fiancée and two children survived.